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Title: Die Ermordung einer Butterblume und andere Erzählungen
Note: Reading ease score: 79.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Contents: Die Segelfahrt -- Die Tänzerin und der Leib -- Astralia -- Mariä Empfängnis -- Die Verwandlung -- Die Helferin -- Die falsche Tür -- Die Ermordung einer Butterblume -- Der Ritter Blaubart -- Der Dritte -- Die Memoiren des Blasierten -- Das Stiftsfräulein und der Tod.
Credits: Produced by Jens Sadowski
Summary: "Die Ermordung einer Butterblume und andere Erzählungen" by Alfred Döblin is a collection of short stories written in the early 20th century. The stories delve into varied aspects of human experience, exploring themes such as existential crisis, love, and mortality, often through complex characters navigating their struggles. Each tale presents a unique narrative, hinting at the psychological depths and conflicts faced by the characters. The opening portion introduces the reader to the story "Die Segelfahrt," where a Brazilian man named Copetta experiences a tumultuous inner life as he wanders by the beach in Ostende. Recently recovering from a severe illness and reflecting on the consequences of his past, he encounters a striking woman while grappling with feelings of loss and longing. Their initial connection culminates in a spontaneous sailing trip, but as they venture into the sea, darker elements of fate and desire unfold, raising questions about identity, love, and the interplay of joy and tragedy. The beginning establishes a rich, atmospheric tone that captures Döblin's keen insight into the human condition. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Döblin, Alfred, 1878-1957
EBook No.: 31660
Published: Mar 16, 2010
Downloads: 163
Language: German
Subject: Fiction
Subject: Short stories, German
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Die Ermordung einer Butterblume und andere Erzählungen
Note: Reading ease score: 79.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Contents: Die Segelfahrt -- Die Tänzerin und der Leib -- Astralia -- Mariä Empfängnis -- Die Verwandlung -- Die Helferin -- Die falsche Tür -- Die Ermordung einer Butterblume -- Der Ritter Blaubart -- Der Dritte -- Die Memoiren des Blasierten -- Das Stiftsfräulein und der Tod.
Credits: Produced by Jens Sadowski
Summary: "Die Ermordung einer Butterblume und andere Erzählungen" by Alfred Döblin is a collection of short stories written in the early 20th century. The stories delve into varied aspects of human experience, exploring themes such as existential crisis, love, and mortality, often through complex characters navigating their struggles. Each tale presents a unique narrative, hinting at the psychological depths and conflicts faced by the characters. The opening portion introduces the reader to the story "Die Segelfahrt," where a Brazilian man named Copetta experiences a tumultuous inner life as he wanders by the beach in Ostende. Recently recovering from a severe illness and reflecting on the consequences of his past, he encounters a striking woman while grappling with feelings of loss and longing. Their initial connection culminates in a spontaneous sailing trip, but as they venture into the sea, darker elements of fate and desire unfold, raising questions about identity, love, and the interplay of joy and tragedy. The beginning establishes a rich, atmospheric tone that captures Döblin's keen insight into the human condition. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Döblin, Alfred, 1878-1957
EBook No.: 31660
Published: Mar 16, 2010
Downloads: 163
Language: German
Subject: Fiction
Subject: Short stories, German
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.