Das grüne Gesicht: Ein Roman by Gustav Meyrink
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"Das grüne Gesicht: Ein Roman" by Gustav Meyrink is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story likely explores themes of identity, fate, and the surreal aspects of life as experienced by its characters. The narrative unfolds in Amsterdam, introducing a foreigner who navigates the peculiarities of a local curiosity shop, encountering an array of bizarre characters and mystical elements. The opening of this novel introduces the main character, a
well-dressed foreigner who stands indecisively on the streets of Amsterdam, caught in the throngs of locals. He steps into a peculiar shop, the "Vexiersalon" of Chidher Grün, where he observes a strange assortment of goods, including a paper mâché skull labeled as an oracle. As he interacts with various eccentric figures—a charming saleswoman and the enigmatic inhabitants of this vivid establishment—mysterious elements intertwine with his thoughts on existence and reality. The exploratory nature of the opening sets a contemplative tone as the protagonist grapples with feelings of alienation and the significance of his experiences amidst a fantastical backdrop. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Meyrink, Gustav, 1868-1932 |
|---|---|
| Title | Das grüne Gesicht: Ein Roman |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Green_Face |
| Credits |
Produced by Jana Srna, Jens Sadowski, mcbax and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Gesellschaft der Arno-Schmidt-Leser at www.gasl.org) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 73.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | German |
| LoC Class | PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures |
| Subject | German fiction |
| Subject | Amsterdam (Netherlands) -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 45936 |
| Release Date | Jun 11, 2014 |
| Last Update | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 415 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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