Perintö Reinin rannalla : Romaani nykyvuosilta by René Schickele
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"Perintö Reinin rannalla: Romaani nykyvuosilta" by René Schickele is a novel written in the late 1920s. The narrative focuses on themes of love, loss, and the passage of time, as seen through the eyes of its protagonist, who is grappling with the memory of his deceased wife, Doris, and the complex emotions surrounding his connection with another woman, Maria Cappon. The reflective and introspective style invites readers into deep explorations of personal
grief and longing. The opening of the novel presents the protagonist, who is writing a letter to a woman named Maria, reflecting on the aftermath of his wife's death. He wrestles with feelings of guilt and nostalgia as he contemplates the years gone by, feeling disconnected from Maria and questioning whether he should send the letter after two years of silence. The passage captures his inner turmoil and memories of his lost love, setting a tone of melancholy and introspection. As he observes the changing landscape outside, he hints at a longing for both connection and the simplicity of existence, while also confronting the complexities that love brings, especially when intertwined with loss. The gradual shift from winter to spring serves as a metaphor for hope and renewal, underlying the emotional depth of his thoughts. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Schickele, René, 1883-1940 |
|---|---|
| Translator | Leivo, Anna |
| Uniform Title | Maria Capponi. Finnish |
| Title | Perintö Reinin rannalla : Romaani nykyvuosilta |
| Original Publication | Hämeenlinna: Arvi A. Karisto Oy, 1928. |
| Note | The 1st German edition (2 v. 1925) was entitled "Ein erbe am Rhein"; as republished 1926, under title "Maria Capponi," it forms the 1st volume of a trilogy, "Das erbe am Rhein." |
| Credits | Tuula Temonen |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 42.0 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Language | Finnish |
| LoC Class | PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures |
| Subject | German fiction -- Translations into Finnish |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 75457 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-75457-4 |
| Release Date | Feb 24, 2025 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 273 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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