Ghost Mill

Author: Alfred Prügel
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Publish Date: 2001-02-01
Features: "Fantasy literature" is the mainstream trend in children's literature worldwide today. 21st Century Publishing House recently selected the best from German fantasy literature introduced over the years and compiled five outstanding works: Momo, The Ghostly Mill, The Thief, The Neverending Story, and The Little Monster. Adding a newly acquired copyright of The Neverending Story, they integrated these into the Great Fantasy Literature Translation Series, redesigning the cover and republishing them. Fantasy literature is defined as "creating a long fantasy story that does not exist in the real world using realistic novel techniques." It produces an irresistible artistic magic through its wondrous and bizarre imagination, gripping storytelling, and deep concern for the human soul, immersing both young and adult readers in a state of fascination, unable to extricate themselves. Fantasy literature originated from folk tales and flourished in 19th-century Romantic Germany, where folk tales were deeply rooted, followed by Britain, then the rest of Europe and the entire English-speaking world. Therefore, German fantasy literature possesses the purest lineage of fantasy literature. The works selected for the Great Fantasy Literature Translation Series are all the finest classics of fantasy literature from Germany, Europe, and the world. The first six books in this series cover a wide range and diverse styles, all excellent classics with high readability and entertainment value. Among them are the masterpieces of contemporary German fantasy literature master Michael Ende, known for their profound themes, deep meanings, and thrilling plots: Momo and The Neverending Story. There are also the works of Hans Christian Andersen Award winner and children's literature master Prügel: The Ghostly Mill and The Thief. The plots are utterly bizarre, the language humorous, and the illustrations delightful. Set in the mid-18th century, the story follows young Klappard, the son of a goatherd, who is raised by a pastor after both his parents die of an epidemic at the age of 14. Unable to endure the strict rules of his non-religious upbringing, he runs away and joins the ranks of the homeless, wandering far and wide. During his time at the Ghostly Mill, he discovers strange and bizarre events, especially the deaths of his friends Tom and Mitchell, which lead him to see his master's true nature. He transforms from an onlooker into a conscious fighter and ultimately defeats the evil forces represented by his master. The tense and twisting plot, the enigmatic scenes, the vivid and lively language, and the unique structure give the book extraordinary artistic quality. Its critique of evil and celebration of the good give it a clear and uplifting theme. It is believed that both young and adult readers will be captivated by it.