Das Paradies: Geschichten und Betrachtungen by Francis Jammes

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Author Jammes, Francis, 1868-1938
Translator Rheinhardt, Emil Alphons, 1889-1945
Title Das Paradies: Geschichten und Betrachtungen
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Summary "Das Paradies: Geschichten und Betrachtungen" by Francis Jammes is a collection of poetic narratives and reflections likely written in the early 20th century. The work delves into themes of nature, spirituality, and the human experience, capturing moments of beauty and tenderness in everyday life and the afterlife. In the opening segment, the story follows a young poet who, upon dying at the age of eighteen, finds himself in a serene paradise filled with familial love, joyful reunions, and a deep sense of fulfillment. The beginning of the collection intimately portrays the moment of the protagonist's death. Surrounded by friends and family, he transitions peacefully into heaven, where he is greeted by his deceased parents and the beloved dog from his life on earth. The poet experiences an overwhelming sense of joy as he engages with the divine, relishing in the idyllic surroundings reminiscent of his earthly home, complete with nurturing gardens and familiar faces. As he discovers the paradise is a reflection of his past, the narrative explores the themes of love and duty toward family and the profound sense of belonging that transcends life and death. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language German
LoC Class PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Subject French fiction -- Translations into German
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