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Salus, Hugo
1866
1929
Das blaue Fenster: Novellen
Reading ease score: 69.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Pietà
Der Rächer
Das Meerweibchen
Der Spiegel
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"Das blaue Fenster: Novellen" by Hugo Salus is a collection of short stories written in the early 20th century. The book explores themes of love, loss, and redemption, weaving rich narratives that often culminate in poignant reflections on the human condition. The opening of the collection introduces the story "Pietà," which begins with a vivid description of a solitary chapel nestled within a forest, evoking a sense of tranquility and mystery. The narrator, having discovered the chapel, becomes entranced by a blue glass window casting a serene light upon the grave of a noble maiden. The tale unfolds to reveal the lineage of suffering endured by the characters, including the noble Graf Otto Eberstein, his grieving wife, and their daughter Berta, raised in the shadow of illness and tragedy. As the narrative progresses, Berta's childhood is colored by loneliness and longing, juxtaposed against her father's growing despair and the stark realities of their existence in a world marked by loss and longing. This opening lays the groundwork for deeper themes of love and sacrifice that resonate throughout the collection. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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