Das rasende Leben: Zwei Novellen by Kasimir Edschmid
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"Das rasende Leben: Zwei Novellen" by Kasimir Edschmid is a collection of two novellas written during the early 20th century. The book captures the essence of intense living and personal experiences, exploring themes of existence and the complexity of human emotions. Edschmid, known for his vivid prose and philosophical insights, offers readers a glimpse into the tumultuous interplay between life and death through the lens of his characters. The first novella, "Das
beschämende Zimmer," presents a conversation between two friends that unfolds in a room filled with memories, art, and interpretations of life. The narratives meander through the beauty and essence of experiences, conjuring a kaleidoscope of emotions stirred by memories of love, art, and personal histories. The second novella, "Der tödliche Mai," tells the tale of a painter and officer recovering from illness, grappling with existential themes amidst a backdrop of sensations and memories tied to life and death. The poignant dialogue reveals the character's innermost fears and desires while contemplating significant life events, leading to a deeper understanding of the relationship between life’s vitality and the specter of mortality. Throughout the novella, Edschmid evokes a sense of urgency and fervor, capturing what it means to live intensely—"rasend leben." (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Edschmid, Kasimir, 1890-1966 |
|---|---|
| Title | Das rasende Leben: Zwei Novellen |
| Credits | Produced by Jens Sadowski |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 83.2 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | German |
| LoC Class | PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures |
| Subject | Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 30628 |
| Release Date | Dec 8, 2009 |
| Last Update | Jan 5, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 319 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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