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Title: Mein Leben und Streben

Note: #2780 is the copyrighted English translation of #2779 , expressly
made for Project Gutenberg.

Note: Reading ease score: 71.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Summary: "Mein Leben und Streben" by Karl May is a self-biographical account written during the late 19th century. This work delves into the life, struggles, and reflections of the author, serving both as a narrative of his own experiences and as a philosophical exploration of existence and human nature. At the start of the book, May introduces a fantastical narrative about a mythical star called Sitara, symbolizing the dichotomy between a prosperous, harmonious realm (Dschinnistan) and a land of oppression and suffering (Ardistan). This allegorical tale transitions into his own story, detailing his impoverished childhood in a place rife with hardship, the loss of family members, and the burden of premature responsibility as he navigates his family's struggles. His narrative is marked by a profound introspection as he reflects on his parents' lives, especially the unwavering strength of his mother and the complexities of his father's character. Through this opening, May establishes a connection between his personal tribulations and broader existential themes, setting the stage for deeper revelations about identity and morality as the narrative unfolds. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: May, Karl, 1842-1912

EBook No.: 2779

Published: Aug 1, 2001

Downloads: 108

Language: German

Subject: Autobiographies

Subject: May, Karl Friedrich, 1842-1912

Subject: Authors, German -- 19th century -- Biography

LoCC: History: Biography

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: Mein Leben und Streben

Note: #2780 is the copyrighted English translation of #2779 , expressly
made for Project Gutenberg.

Note: Reading ease score: 71.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Summary: "Mein Leben und Streben" by Karl May is a self-biographical account written during the late 19th century. This work delves into the life, struggles, and reflections of the author, serving both as a narrative of his own experiences and as a philosophical exploration of existence and human nature. At the start of the book, May introduces a fantastical narrative about a mythical star called Sitara, symbolizing the dichotomy between a prosperous, harmonious realm (Dschinnistan) and a land of oppression and suffering (Ardistan). This allegorical tale transitions into his own story, detailing his impoverished childhood in a place rife with hardship, the loss of family members, and the burden of premature responsibility as he navigates his family's struggles. His narrative is marked by a profound introspection as he reflects on his parents' lives, especially the unwavering strength of his mother and the complexities of his father's character. Through this opening, May establishes a connection between his personal tribulations and broader existential themes, setting the stage for deeper revelations about identity and morality as the narrative unfolds. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: May, Karl, 1842-1912

EBook No.: 2779

Published: Aug 1, 2001

Downloads: 108

Language: German

Subject: Autobiographies

Subject: May, Karl Friedrich, 1842-1912

Subject: Authors, German -- 19th century -- Biography

LoCC: History: Biography

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.