Die Welt in Gold: Novelle by Rudolf Herzog
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"Die Welt in Gold: Novelle" by Rudolf Herzog is a fictional work written in the early 20th century. The narrative unfolds in a picturesque setting that encapsulates nostalgia and reminiscence, particularly revolving around the life of Professor Klaus Kreuzer as he revisits his old university town of Marburg. The main themes explore the intersection of past and present, the essence of youth, and the fleeting nature of happiness and time. The opening
of the novella sets a vivid scene as Professor Kreuzer reflects on his memories while looking out at the old town and its surrounding beauty. He reminisces about his youth and the feelings evoked by the sights and smells of the spring season. As he prepares to meet his son, Walter, who has just begun his journey as a student, Kreuzer grapples with the contrasts of his youthful exuberance and his current, more serious demeanor as a professor. The narrative introduces key interactions with Walter and people from his past, including a vibrant figure, Traud, leading to a blend of nostalgia and the awakening of long dormant emotions within him. The opening encapsulates a moment of personal reflection that promises a deeper exploration of themes such as memory, renewal, and the enduring significance of human connections. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Herzog, Rudolf, 1869-1943 |
|---|---|
| Title | Die Welt in Gold: Novelle |
| Credits | Peter Becker and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 84.0 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | German |
| LoC Class | PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures |
| Subject | German fiction -- 20th century |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 62737 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-62737-3 |
| Release Date | Jul 23, 2020 |
| Last Update | Oct 18, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 338 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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