Histoires du bon Dieu by Rainer Maria Rilke

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Author Rilke, Rainer Maria, 1875-1926
Translator Betz, Maurice, 1898-1946
Uniform Title Geschichten vom lieben Gott. French
Title Histoires du bon Dieu
Original Publication Paris :Émile-Paul frères, 1927.
Note Reading ease score: 80.0 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Contents Le conte des mains de Dieu -- L'étranger -- Pourquoi le bon Dieu veut qu'il y ait des pauvres -- Comment la trahison vint en Russie -- Comment le vieux Timofei mourut en chantant -- La chanson de la Justice -- Une scène du ghetto de Venise -- Celui qui écoutait les pierres -- Comment le dé à coudre devint le bon Dieu -- Un conte sur la mort et un épilogue d'une main étrangère -- Une association née d'un besoin impérieux -- Le mendiant et la fière demoiselle -- Une histoire racontée à l'obscurité.
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Summary "Histoires du bon Dieu" by Rainer Maria Rilke is a collection of stories written in the early 20th century. The work reflects on themes of divinity and humanity through a conversational style that explores theological questions from a personal and often whimsical perspective. The narratives involve various characters who engage in dialogues about God, creation, and the understanding of life, making it a thoughtful exploration of spirituality and existence. At the start of the book, the narrator recounts an encounter with a neighbor who expresses her children's curiosity about God. This leads to a playful discussion about God's attributes, particularly focusing on "the hands of God." The narrator reflects on the process of creation, depicting God as a figure who, despite His divine powers, is portrayed with human-like traits, such as impatience and a degree of uncertainty. Through the lens of this conversation, the narrative also touches upon broader themes of misunderstanding and the nature of existence, setting the tone for the stories that follow. The opening serves as a framework for exploring deeper philosophical questions while maintaining a light and approachable style. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language French
LoC Class PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
Subject Religious fiction, German -- Translations into French
Subject Short stories, German -- Translations into French
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EBook-No. 71420
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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