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Title: Das rasende Leben: Zwei Novellen

Note: Reading ease score: 83.2 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Credits: Produced by Jens Sadowski

Summary: "Das rasende Leben: Zwei Novellen" by Kasimir Edschmid is a collection of two novellas written during the early 20th century. The book captures the essence of intense living and personal experiences, exploring themes of existence and the complexity of human emotions. Edschmid, known for his vivid prose and philosophical insights, offers readers a glimpse into the tumultuous interplay between life and death through the lens of his characters. The first novella, "Das beschämende Zimmer," presents a conversation between two friends that unfolds in a room filled with memories, art, and interpretations of life. The narratives meander through the beauty and essence of experiences, conjuring a kaleidoscope of emotions stirred by memories of love, art, and personal histories. The second novella, "Der tödliche Mai," tells the tale of a painter and officer recovering from illness, grappling with existential themes amidst a backdrop of sensations and memories tied to life and death. The poignant dialogue reveals the character's innermost fears and desires while contemplating significant life events, leading to a deeper understanding of the relationship between life’s vitality and the specter of mortality. Throughout the novella, Edschmid evokes a sense of urgency and fervor, capturing what it means to live intensely—"rasend leben." (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Edschmid, Kasimir, 1890-1966

EBook No.: 30628

Published: Dec 8, 2009

Downloads: 66

Language: German

Subject: Fiction

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

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

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Title: Das rasende Leben: Zwei Novellen

Note: Reading ease score: 83.2 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Credits: Produced by Jens Sadowski

Summary: "Das rasende Leben: Zwei Novellen" by Kasimir Edschmid is a collection of two novellas written during the early 20th century. The book captures the essence of intense living and personal experiences, exploring themes of existence and the complexity of human emotions. Edschmid, known for his vivid prose and philosophical insights, offers readers a glimpse into the tumultuous interplay between life and death through the lens of his characters. The first novella, "Das beschämende Zimmer," presents a conversation between two friends that unfolds in a room filled with memories, art, and interpretations of life. The narratives meander through the beauty and essence of experiences, conjuring a kaleidoscope of emotions stirred by memories of love, art, and personal histories. The second novella, "Der tödliche Mai," tells the tale of a painter and officer recovering from illness, grappling with existential themes amidst a backdrop of sensations and memories tied to life and death. The poignant dialogue reveals the character's innermost fears and desires while contemplating significant life events, leading to a deeper understanding of the relationship between life’s vitality and the specter of mortality. Throughout the novella, Edschmid evokes a sense of urgency and fervor, capturing what it means to live intensely—"rasend leben." (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Edschmid, Kasimir, 1890-1966

EBook No.: 30628

Published: Dec 8, 2009

Downloads: 66

Language: German

Subject: Fiction

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

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.