| Author |
Voss, Richard, 1851-1918 |
| Title |
Kentaurenliebe. Die Toteninsel : Zwei antike Novellen
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| Original Publication |
Leipzig: Verlag von Philipp Reclam jun., 1913.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 81.8 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
Alpo Tiilikka and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
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| Summary |
"Kentaurenliebe. Die Toteninsel: Zwei antike Novellen" by Richard Voß is a collection of two fictional novellas likely written in the late 19th century. The stories are set against a backdrop of ancient Rome, intertwining themes of myth, love, and the supernatural, where gods and mortals explore the complexities of affection and existence. The primary characters include the nine muses who descend from their lofty abode to search for the remnants of their divine world, as well as poignant figures like the Kentaur, who embodies both human desire and the trials of unfulfilled love. The opening of the text presents a vivid tableau of ancient Roman festivities and mythology. It introduces the nine muses who, yearning to experience the world of their past, descend to the Earth during a late winter carnival. They are caught amidst the vibrant chaos of carnival-goers, contrasting their ethereal nature with the frivolity of human revelry. As they search for lost deities, they encounter dismissal and mockery from the modern Romans, leading them to reflect on their place in a world where the ancient gods are forgotten. This initial exploration sets the stage for themes of nostalgia, loss, and the quest for connection that permeate the stories to come. (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 |
German fiction -- 20th century
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
73808 |
| Release Date |
Jun 11, 2024 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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