Geschichten vom lieben Gott by Rainer Maria Rilke
QR code
"Geschichten vom lieben Gott" by Rainer Maria Rilke is a collection of short stories written in the early 20th century. The book delves into themes of spirituality, human existence, and the relationship between humanity and the divine, often approached with a whimsical and philosophical tone. Through a series of narratives, Rilke explores how children perceive God and the universe, framing these tales in a way that reflects both wonderment and inquiry. The
opening of the work introduces a conversation between a narrator and his neighbor about the numerous questions children have regarding God. As they discuss the inquisitive nature of children, the narrator hints at his intention to share a story about "the hands of God." He reflects on the process of creation, and how God, absorbed in His work, realizes the consequence of having not paid attention to the world He created. This sets the stage for a narrative that interweaves a child's perspective with profound existential themes, suggesting a journey of discovery about the divine and its connection to humanity. The tone is conversational yet profound, with an underlying sense of urgency to convey deeper truths to both the neighbor and an imagined child audience. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Download for free
For your e-reader or reading app — Kindle, Kobo, Apple Books, Calibre etc.
Kindle → Use Send-to-Kindle
- Download the EPUB3 file above
- Upload it on the Amazon site your Kindle is registered with: amazon.com/sendtokindle for the US, amazon.co.uk/sendtokindle for the UK etc.
- It appears on your Kindle and in the Kindle app
Kobo, Nook etc. → Transfer via USB
- Download the EPUB3 file on your computer
- Connect your e-reader by USB and tap "Connect" on its screen
- Drag the file onto the e-reader drive
Phone, Tablet or Computer → Online or Reading App
Easiest: read online in your browser. Nothing to install.
Or use a reading app:
- Find and install one you like, for example Apple Books, ReadEra or Thorium Reader
- Download the EPUB3 file above
- Open it in the app
More help: iPhone / iPad · Android · Computer
Other formats & older devices
There may be more files related to this item.
About this eBook
| Author | Rilke, Rainer Maria, 1875-1926 |
|---|---|
| Title | Geschichten vom lieben Gott |
| Contents | Das Märchen von den Händen Gottes -- Der fremde Mann -- Warum der liebe Gott will, dass es arme Leute gibt -- Wie der Verrat nach Russland kam -- Wie der alte Timofei singend starb -- Das Lied von der Gerechtigkeit -- Eine Szene aus dem Ghetto von Venedig -- Von einem, der die Steine belauscht -- Wie der Fingerhut dazu kam, der liebe Gott zu sein -- Ein Märchen vom Tod und eine fremde Nachschrift dazu -- Ein Verein aus einem dringenden Bedürfnis heraus -- Der Bettler und das stolze Fräulein -- Eine Geschichte, dem Dunkel erzählt. |
| Credits |
Produced by Alexander Bauer, Jana Srna and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 79.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | German |
| LoC Class | PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures |
| Subject | Short stories, German |
| Subject | Religious fiction, German |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 38402 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-38402-3 |
| Release Date | Dec 24, 2011 |
| Last Update | Jan 8, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 639 downloads in the last 30 days. |
Project Gutenberg eBooks are always free!