Dada by Adolf Knoblauch
"Dada" by Adolf Knoblauch is a novel likely written in the early 20th century. The book explores themes of artistic expression and existentialism through its main character, Dada, who weaves through various landscapes and experiences in search of freedom, identity, and meaning amidst the chaos of a post-war Europe. Its stylistically rich prose reflects the tumultuous emotional and philosophical undercurrents of the time. The opening of "Dada" introduces the protagonist, who exists
in a vivid, dream-like landscape of the Adriatic, where he grapples with both the beauty and the pain of his surroundings. As Dada interacts with the personifications of Italia and the Karst landscape, he experiences a sense of yearning and deep connection to history and nature. Through a blend of magical realism and socio-political symbolism, Dada embarks on an adventurous journey, encountering themes of freedom and spirituality while hinting at impending conflict and societal challenges. This lush introductory section sets the stage for an expansive exploration of human complexity against the backdrop of early 20th-century Europe. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Knoblauch, Adolf, 1882-1951 |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Feininger, Lyonel, 1871-1956 |
| Title |
Dada Mit einem Holzschnitt von Lyonel Feininger |
| Credits |
Produced by Jens Sadowski and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 67.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | German |
| LoC Class | PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures |
| Subject | Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 52370 |
| Release Date | Jun 19, 2016 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 306 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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