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Title: Verfall und Triumph, Zweiter Teil: Versuche in Prosa
Note: Reading ease score: 86.9 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Contents: De Profundis -- Das kleine Leben -- Der Dragoner -- Kindheit -- Der Idiot -- Um Dagny heulen wir Gespenster.
Credits: Produced by Jens Sadowski
Summary: "Verfall und Triumph, Zweiter Teil: Versuche in Prosa" by Johannes Robert Becher is a collection of prose reflections and essays written in the early 20th century. The text delves deeply into themes of existential despair, social critique, and the personal experiences of living in an impoverished and tumultuous environment while grappling with human relationships. It showcases a vivid examination of the human condition through various characters, including a troubled husband named Hans and his wife Dorka, who navigate the complexities of love, suffering, and moral decline. At the start of this work, the narrative immerses the reader in a dark, introspective monologue by the protagonist, who reflects on his loneliness, psychological torment, and societal struggles. The tumultuous relationship between Hans and Dorka is introduced, marked by financial distress, dependency, and emotional turmoil. Dorka's descent into a life of hardship and self-compromise contrasts with Hans's growing anguish and eventual violent outburst. This opening sets a tone of despair and a rich exploration of themes like love, betrayal, and the visceral realities of poverty that resonate throughout their troubled existence. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Becher, Johannes Robert, 1891-1958
EBook No.: 37436
Published: Sep 15, 2011
Downloads: 49
Language: German
Subject: German fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Verfall und Triumph, Zweiter Teil: Versuche in Prosa
Note: Reading ease score: 86.9 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Contents: De Profundis -- Das kleine Leben -- Der Dragoner -- Kindheit -- Der Idiot -- Um Dagny heulen wir Gespenster.
Credits: Produced by Jens Sadowski
Summary: "Verfall und Triumph, Zweiter Teil: Versuche in Prosa" by Johannes Robert Becher is a collection of prose reflections and essays written in the early 20th century. The text delves deeply into themes of existential despair, social critique, and the personal experiences of living in an impoverished and tumultuous environment while grappling with human relationships. It showcases a vivid examination of the human condition through various characters, including a troubled husband named Hans and his wife Dorka, who navigate the complexities of love, suffering, and moral decline. At the start of this work, the narrative immerses the reader in a dark, introspective monologue by the protagonist, who reflects on his loneliness, psychological torment, and societal struggles. The tumultuous relationship between Hans and Dorka is introduced, marked by financial distress, dependency, and emotional turmoil. Dorka's descent into a life of hardship and self-compromise contrasts with Hans's growing anguish and eventual violent outburst. This opening sets a tone of despair and a rich exploration of themes like love, betrayal, and the visceral realities of poverty that resonate throughout their troubled existence. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Becher, Johannes Robert, 1891-1958
EBook No.: 37436
Published: Sep 15, 2011
Downloads: 49
Language: German
Subject: German fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.