Die Aufzeichnungen des Malte Laurids Brigge by Rainer Maria Rilke
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"Die Aufzeichnungen des Malte Laurids Brigge" by Rainer Maria Rilke is a novel written during the early 20th century. The narrative is centered around Malte Laurids Brigge, a young poet grappling with feelings of alienation and existential angst as he navigates life in Paris. The novel delves into themes of death, the search for identity, and the complexities of human experience. At the start of the book, the protagonist reflects on the
struggles faced by those sensitive to their own development and warns against drawing parallels between their lives and the entries in his writings. His observations of city life include encounters with the ill and pregnant women, emphasizing a pervasive sense of mortality and the myriad of human experiences. As he describes his surroundings, including the sounds and smells of the city, Malte becomes increasingly aware of his internal transformation and the passage of time. He grapples with the concept of death, both personally and within the context of societal indifference, questioning notions of identity and human connection. This opening portion sets the tone for a deep exploration of existential themes through Malte's introspective lens. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Rilke, Rainer Maria, 1875-1926 |
|---|---|
| Title | Die Aufzeichnungen des Malte Laurids Brigge |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Notebooks_of_Malte_Laurids_Brigge |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 78.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | German |
| LoC Class | PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures |
| Subject | Paris (France) -- Fiction |
| Subject | Stream of consciousness fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 2188 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-02188-1 |
| Release Date | May 1, 2000 |
| Last Update | Apr 3, 2015 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 1191 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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