Schläfst du Mutter?; Ruth. Novellen by Jakob Wassermann
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"Schläfst du Mutter?; Ruth. Novellen" by Jakob Wassermann is a collection of novellas written in the late 19th century. The stories explore themes of childhood, family dynamics, and the complexities of adult relationships through the experiences of the young protagonist, Peter Vogelsang. The text introduces Peter as a sensitive and contemplative boy who grapples with his thoughts about life, family, and the enigmatic presence of his mother. The opening of the first
novella, "Schläfst du Mutter?", immerses the reader in the world of young Peter Vogelsang, who navigates the struggles of childhood with a deeper philosophical lens. As he wanders through the town and into the forest, his daydreams reveal his longing for adventure and his complex feelings about his family – particularly his thoughts on his mother, who seems to carry unspoken burdens. This emotionally charged beginning sets the stage for Peter's interactions with his family and his reflections on their life together, establishing an engaging narrative filled with innocence and profound realization. In contrast, the second novella “Ruth,” presents a more somber narrative about a student, Formes, who becomes intertwined with a young girl named Ruth, ultimately grappling with the themes of responsibility, love, and loss. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Wassermann, Jakob, 1873-1934 |
|---|---|
| Title | Schläfst du Mutter?; Ruth. Novellen |
| Credits |
Produced by Markus Brenner and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Print project.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 80.2 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | German |
| LoC Class | PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures |
| Subject | Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 26444 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-26444-8 |
| Release Date | Aug 28, 2008 |
| Last Update | Jan 4, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 952 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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