Rumänisches Tagebuch by Hans Carossa
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"Rumänisches Tagebuch" by Hans Carossa is a diary-style account written in the early 20th century, likely around the time of World War I. In this work, the author provides a first-person perspective on life during the war, blending personal reflections with observations of both the landscape and the human condition. The narrative reveals a soldier's daily experiences, emotions, and struggles as he navigates the complexities of war while longing for a sense
of normalcy and connection to home. The opening of the diary introduces readers to the narrator's life on the front lines, starting with a vivid portrayal of the home he briefly visits before deploying. He recounts the moment he accidentally breaks a mirror belonging to an elderly woman, revealing a poignant human connection amid the chaos of war. As he journeys through various landscapes, he reflects on the lost joys of childhood and the beauty overlooked in the mundanity of military life. The early entries set the stage for a meditative exploration of war, connecting the soldier’s inner thoughts with the turmoil of the outside world. The writing evokes a poignant sense of nostalgia as the narrator grapples with both the horrors of war and the cherished memories of family, ultimately portraying the conflict between duty and the yearning for peace. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Carossa, Hans, 1878-1956 |
|---|---|
| Title | Rumänisches Tagebuch |
| Credits |
Produced by Jens Sadowski and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net. This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library. |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 68.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | German |
| LoC Class | D501: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: World War I (1914-1918) |
| Subject | World War, 1914-1918 -- Personal narratives, German |
| Subject | World War, 1914-1918 -- Romania |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 63410 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-63410-4 |
| Release Date | Oct 9, 2020 |
| Last Update | Oct 18, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 414 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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