Kuin unta näkeväiset... : Päiväkirjanlehtiä by Helene Christaller

"Kuin unta näkeväiset... : Päiväkirjanlehtiä" by Helene Christaller is a collection of diary entries written in the early 20th century. The work explores the thoughts and feelings of the main character, a sick man grappling with his existential despair while residing in a sanatorium amidst the natural beauty of the Schwarzwald. The narrative delves into themes of illness, isolation, and the longing for connection. The opening portion presents the protagonist reflecting on his deteriorating health and the sorrow that accompanies his diagnosis of tuberculosis. He describes a recent encounter with his doctor, who advised him to seek a quiet place, revealing the man's sense of impending doom and his internal struggle with despair. The diary sketches a vivid portrait of his surroundings and a deep yearning for love and meaning in a life overshadowed by illness. As he interacts with the few people in his life, including a devoted innkeeper and a young teacher, he wrestles with feelings of bitterness and self-reflection, setting the stage for a poignant exploration of the human condition. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Author Christaller, Helene, 1872-1953
Translator Raitio, K. V. (Kosti Volmari), 1889-1929
Title Kuin unta näkeväiset... : Päiväkirjanlehtiä
Original Publication Helsinki: Kust. Oy Ahjo, 1919.
Note Reading ease score: 41.7 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Credits Tuula Temonen and Tapio Riikonen
Language Finnish
LoC Class PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
Subject Diary fiction
Subject German fiction -- Translations into Finnish
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EBook-No. 75647
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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