Fünf Erzählungen by Emile Verhaeren
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"Fünf Erzählungen" by Emile Verhaeren is a collection of short stories written during the early 20th century. The book explores various themes, including human relationships, isolation, and the passage of time, often reflecting the stark realities of rural life and the intricacies of familial and social dynamics. Through its five narratives, the book delves into the lives of characters who are often caught in complex emotional struggles. In "Der Gasthof zum sanften
Tod," two brothers grapple with their strained relationship and individual desires within the confines of their familial legacy, ultimately leading to tragic consequences. Other tales, like "Im Dorf" and "Der Jahrmarkt zu Opdorp," paint vivid portrayals of communal life, highlighting events that disrupt the monotony of everyday existence. Each story, rich with atmosphere and poignant insights, invites readers to reflect on the fragility of life and the connections that bind us, making it a thought-provoking read. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Verhaeren, Emile, 1855-1916 |
|---|---|
| Translator | Zweig, Friderike Maria Burger Winternitz, 1882-1971 |
| Illustrator | Masereel, Frans, 1889-1972 |
| Uniform Title | Cinq récits. German |
| Title |
Fünf Erzählungen Mit 28 Holzschnitten von Frans Masereel |
| Contents | Der Gasthof "Zum sanften Tod" -- Im Dorfe -- Der Jahrmarkt zu Opdorp -- Die drei Freundinnen -- Ein Abend. |
| Credits | Produced by Jens Sadowski |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 80.4 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | German |
| LoC Class | NE: Fine Arts: Print media |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | Fiction |
| Subject | Short stories, Belgian (French) -- Translations into German |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 47472 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-47472-4 |
| Release Date | Nov 27, 2014 |
| Last Update | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 313 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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