Die Engel mit dem Spleen by Kasimir Edschmid
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"Die Engel mit dem Spleen" by Kasimir Edschmid is a novel written in the early 20th century. The narrative begins with a warning to readers about the unpredictable and fantastical nature of the ensuing story, which seems to stretch the boundaries of reality and touches upon themes of crime and societal turmoil. The novel centers around a young woman whose intricate and troubled past is slowly revealed, suggesting a deeper exploration of
human emotions and societal constraints. The opening of "Die Engel mit dem Spleen" introduces a young woman sitting in a rickety carriage, en route to an uncertain destination. She is portrayed with an air of melancholy, grappling with the weight of her past and her current situation. As she confides in the narrator, it becomes clear that her life has been marked by tragedy and hardship, leading to a sense of urgency in her journey. The initial scenes juxtapose her fragile state with the chaotic world around them, hinting at the larger societal issues at play during the time period. The narrator’s observations about her character and the surrounding societal context set the stage for a narrative that promises to delve into themes of love, sacrifice, and the human condition amidst hardship. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Edschmid, Kasimir, 1890-1966 |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Genin, Robert, 1884-1943 |
| Title | Die Engel mit dem Spleen |
| Credits |
Produced by Jens Sadowski and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 66.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | German |
| LoC Class | PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures |
| Subject | German fiction -- 20th century |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 63100 |
| Release Date | Sep 2, 2020 |
| Last Update | Oct 18, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 7248 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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