Schriften 17: Novellen 1 by Ludwig Tieck
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"Schriften 17: Novellen 1" by Ludwig Tieck is a collection of novellas written in the early 19th century. The work encompasses various stories, including "Die Gemälde," which introduces us to the character Eduard, a young man deeply affected by his family's legacy in the art world. The narrative contemplates themes of artistry, beauty, and the challenges of distinguishing genuine value amidst deception and personal turmoil. The opening of the novella begins with
Eduard's reluctant entrance into an art gallery, where he recalls happier times spent there with his father, a passionate art collector. As he gazes upon a captivating painting of a young girl by a master, he becomes enamored and reflects on the power of art. However, this moment turns tumultuous when a stranger accuses him of possessing a fraudulent painting from his father's estate. This scene sparks a fierce argument that reveals Eduard's troubled past, his current struggles with morality, and his desire for redemption. The introduction sets a dramatic tone, hinting at deeper explorations of character relationships, identity, and the impact of art on personal life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Tieck, Ludwig, 1773-1853 |
|---|---|
| Title | Schriften 17: Novellen 1 |
| Contents | Die Gemälde -- Die Verlobung -- Die Reisenden -- Musikalische Leiden und Freuden. |
| Credits |
Produced by Delphine Lettau, David Jones, Jens Sadowski, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 72.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | German |
| LoC Class | PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures |
| Subject | German literature |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 50707 |
| Release Date | Dec 17, 2015 |
| Last Update | Oct 22, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 426 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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