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"""The Banished"" (""Die Verbannten"") is a novella by using German author Wilhelm Hauff. Set towards the backdrop of the Swabian Jura in southern Germany, this tale combines factors of romance, journey, and social critique. The story follows the existence of young Count Wilhelm von S, who, after a controversy with his father, is banished from his family estate. Determined to are seeking for his fortune and make a name for himself, Wilhelm embarks on a journey full of trials and adventures. He encounters a mysterious antique guy who gifts him a magical wallet that produces an endless deliver of cash. Wilhelm's journey takes him to numerous locales, and he reviews the highs and lows of existence. The narrative unfolds with a blend of humor, satire, and a critical exam of social troubles. Through Wilhelm's encounters with specific characters, Hauff offers observation on topics including wealth, electricity, and societal expectations. Ultimately, ""The Banished"" is a captivating and morally instructive tale that showcases Hauff's narrative talent and his capability to combo amusement with social observation. Hauff's premature demise at a young age adds a layer of poignancy to his literary legacy, and ""The Banished"" remains a testament to his storytelling prowess."

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The Württemberger artist and author Wilhelm Hauff was born on November 29, 1802, and died on November 18, 1827. Hauff was born in Stuttgart. His father, August Friedrich Hauff, was a secretary in the Württemberg ministry of foreign affairs, and his mother, Hedwig Wilhelmine Elsaesser Hauff, was a teacher. He was the second of four kids. When Hauff was seven years old, he lost his father. He learned most of what he knew in the library of his maternal grandfather in Tübingen, where his mother had moved after her husband died. From 1818 to 1820, he went to school at the University of Tübingen. In 1818, he was sent to the Klosterschule at Blaubeuren. He studied philosophy and theology at the Tübinger Stift for four years and was done. After graduating from college, Hauff worked as a tutor for the children of General Baron Ernst Eugen von Hugel (1774-1849), who was the minister of war for Württemberg. It was for these children that he wrote his Marchen (fairy tales), which were later collected in the Marchen Almanach auf das Jahr 1826 (Fairytale Almanac of 1826, also known as Tales of the Caravan, Inn, and Palace in the US).

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