| Author |
Herzog, Rudolf, 1869-1943 |
| Title |
Der alten Sehnsucht Lied: Erzählungen
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| Original Publication |
Germany: J. G. Cotta'sche Buchhandlung Nachfolger,1906.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 85.6 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Contents |
Deutsch und Fremd -- Giuditta Africana -- Auf der Fahrt nach dem Glück -- Der Gruß des Lebens -- Zweiter Frühling -- Frühlingsabend.
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| Credits |
The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
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| Summary |
"Der alten Sehnsucht Lied: Erzählungen" by Rudolf Herzog is a collection of short stories likely written in the early 20th century. The work appears to explore themes of nostalgia, love, and life’s transitions through its characters and their experiences. The introductory segment hints at complex relationships, emphasizing emotional depth and a sense of longing. At the start of the tales, two riders, a countess and a colonel, engage in a conversation as they traverse a snowy landscape. Their dialogue reveals a shared history and the weight of unexpressed feelings, particularly regarding the colonel’s decision to retire and the countess's reflections on her past and present. As they approach a small town, the story sets the stage for examining the subtleties of their relationship, revealing inner conflicts, aspirations, and the inevitable passage of time intertwined with memories of their youth and love. This opening engages readers with its lyrical writing and exploration of complex human emotions. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
German |
| LoC Class |
PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
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| Subject |
Short stories, German
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| Subject |
German fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
67048 |
| Release Date |
Dec 30, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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