Zwei Erzählungen by Oskar Baum
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"Zwei Erzählungen" by Oskar Baum is a collection of short stories written in the early 20th century. The book delves into themes of love, longing, and the psychological struggles of individuals against the backdrop of war and societal expectations. Baum's narratives reflect the intricacies of human emotions and relationships during a time marked by conflict and uncertainty. In the first story, "Der Geliebte," we encounter Richner, a soldier who becomes entangled with
a despondent young woman living in a war-torn village. She reveals her past of trying to protect her fiancé from conscription, which spiraled into a tragic situation that leaves him broken in spirit and body. Richner grapples with his compassion for her and the horror of her actions as he witnesses the aftermath of her misguided attempts to save him. The second story, "Unwahrscheinliches Gerücht vom Ende eines Volksmanns," unfolds in a quiet village where political tensions arise as a politician frantically seeks support during election season, only to confront his personal tragedies, including a sick child and an absent wife. The narrative illustrates the disconnect between grand political ambitions and the intimate struggles of domestic life, culminating in a tragic accident that emphasizes the fleeting nature of life and ambition. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Baum, Oskar, 1883-1941 |
|---|---|
| Title | Zwei Erzählungen |
| Contents | Der Geliebte -- Unwahrscheinliches Gerücht vom Ende eines Volksmanns |
| Credits | Produced by Jens Sadowski |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 81.3 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | German |
| LoC Class | PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures |
| Subject | Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 46845 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-46845-7 |
| Release Date | Sep 12, 2014 |
| Last Update | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 201 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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