Die doppelköpfige Nymphe by Kasimir Edschmid
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"Die doppelköpfige Nymphe" by Kasimir Edschmid is a collection of essays about literature and contemporary issues written in the early 20th century. The work offers a critical perspective on the state of German literature while reflecting on the cultural and political challenges of the time, potentially focusing on figures like Schnitzler and Keyserling. Through these essays, Edschmid engages with artistic expression, societal change, and the responsibilities of contemporary writers. The opening of
"Die doppelköpfige Nymphe" establishes Edschmid's critique of the literary scene of his time, emphasizing a perceived disconnect between the literary elite and the broader human experience. He reflects on the youth’s ambition and the excesses of artistic pursuit, pondering the value of genuine experiences over the confined worlds of professional writers. The text navigates through social tensions, critiques the stagnant literary traditions, and calls for an awakening of the German literary spirit, positioning itself as part of a broader cultural and political discourse in post-World War I Europe. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Edschmid, Kasimir, 1890-1966 |
|---|---|
| Title |
Die doppelköpfige Nymphe Aufsätze über die Literatur und die Gegenwart |
| Credits | E-text prepared by Jens Sadowski |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 71.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | German |
| LoC Class | PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures |
| Subject | German literature -- 20th century -- History and criticism |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 35826 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-35826-0 |
| Release Date | Apr 11, 2011 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 433 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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