Spitzbögen by Annette Kolb
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"Spitzbögen" by Annette Kolb is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story is set in Italy, primarily focusing on Florence and involves a complex interplay of characters and emotions. The protagonist navigates experiences of beauty, despair, and existential reflections in an enchanting yet foreboding Italian landscape. At the start of the narrative, the protagonist reflects on the mixed sentiments surrounding Florence, describing both its captivating beauty and haunting loneliness.
The tale begins with a whimsical exploration of life’s challenges and the protagonist’s encounters in this Italian city, especially with a peculiar character referred to as "the witch." This witch is an eccentric figure with whom the protagonist has made a pact to assist her in writing a book on music, exchanging performances for accommodation. The opening captures a sense of youthful exuberance intertwined with a growing awareness of life's complexities and the shadows lurking in enchanting settings, setting the stage for a compelling exploration of personal growth and the intricacies of human connection. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Kolb, Annette, 1870-1967 |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Grossmann, Rudolf, 1882-1941 |
| LoC No. | 26003131 |
| Title | Spitzbögen |
| Original Publication | S. Fischer,1925. |
| Credits | 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: 82.4 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | German |
| LoC Class | PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures |
| Subject | Kolb, Annette, 1870-1967 -- Travel -- Italy |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 67385 |
| Release Date | Feb 12, 2022 |
| Last Update | Oct 18, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 286 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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