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Buchmann, Otto
1886
Auf alten Wegen : $b Novellen
$aHannover :$bTischbeins Verlag, $c1920.
Reading ease score: 80.2 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Auf alten Wegen -- Die stille Geschichte -- Operation -- Siegmund Federleins Liebe und seliges Sterben.
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"Auf alten Wegen: Novellen" by Otto Buchmann is a collection of novellas written in the early 20th century. This evocative work explores themes of memory, nostalgia, and the passage of time, capturing the essence of human emotions and experiences through its characters. The storytelling is characterized by a poetic and reflective style, inviting readers to ponder the significance of past experiences and their impact on the present. The collection comprises four main novellas that delve into various aspects of love, loss, and the bittersweet nature of memory. In the titular piece, the narrator embarks on a journey through familiar landscapes, revisiting his childhood experiences and the people who shaped his youth, all while grappling with the reality of change and the passage of time. "Die stille Geschichte" recounts a poignant encounter at a lakeside, highlighting moments of fleeting connection and the complexity of human relationships. "Operation" portrays the anxiety of impending surgery, exploring themes of vulnerability and existential contemplation. Finally, "Siegmund Federleins Liebe und seliges Sterben" tells the tragic tale of a book dealer whose life is irrevocably altered by love and loss, culminating in a heart-wrenching exploration of despair and the search for meaning. Together, these stories invite readers to reflect on the intertwining of joy and sorrow in the tapestry of life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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1920
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Short stories, German
German fiction -- 20th century
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