"The Breitmann Ballads" by Charles Godfrey Leland is a collection of funny poems from the 1800s. This work is centered on Hans Breitmann, a character who shows what life was like for German immigrants in America, with lots of funny situations, jokes about politics, and comments on culture. The poems mix broken English and German to show Hans' adventures and troubles in a new country, looking at what it means to find yourself and deal with different cultures. Readers are thrown into Hans Breitmann's exciting and wild experiences, revealed through lively poems. The author's introduction shares the story of where the work came from including who inspired the character and his adventures. The initial poems set the tone by describing parties, funny drinking songs, and stories that show the appeal and craziness of life as an immigrant. Hans Breitmann's interesting personality and rowdy parties bring laughter, while also providing a deeper look into the immigrant experience in America, making it easy to see this collection is both fun and important for understanding culture.

The Breitmann Ballads
By Charles Godfrey Leland
A German-American immigrant stumbles through hilarious misadventures.
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About the AuthorCharles Godfrey Leland was an American humorist and folklorist, born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He was educated at Princeton University and in Europe.
Charles Godfrey Leland was an American humorist and folklorist, born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He was educated at Princeton University and in Europe.
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