Ennustus y.m. novelleja by Arthur Schnitzler

"Ennustus y.m. novelleja" by Arthur Schnitzler is a collection of short stories written during the early 20th century. The primary story, "Ennustus," explores themes of fate and the intersecting lives of characters enveloped in intrigue, particularly around a banquet and an eerie, prophetic encounter. It delves into the intertwining of art, destiny, and psychological tension. The beginning of the collection introduces the setting of a small castle belonging to Baron von Schottenegg, where a circle of eclectic guests gathers for theatrical performances and artistic pursuits. Among them is an unnamed narrator who becomes fascinated by the baron's past as a struggling actor. During his stay, he listens to the baron recount his artistic aspirations and a mysterious event involving a magician named Marco Polo who foretells the future, particularly focusing on a prophecy that intertwines with the narrator's own life and the baron’s tragic fate. The atmosphere is charged with anticipation, foreshadowing deeper connections between the characters and the unfolding events. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Download for free

For your e-reader or reading app — Kindle, Kobo, Apple Books, Calibre etc.

Other formats & older devices

About this eBook

Author Schnitzler, Arthur, 1862-1931
Translator Laurila, Tellervo, 1887-1960
Title Ennustus y.m. novelleja
Note Translations of: Die Weissagung; Das Tagebuch der Redegonda; Das neue Lied; Der tote Gabriel.
Contents Ennustus -- Redegondan päiväkirja -- Uusi laulu -- Gabriel vainaa.
Credits E-text prepared by Timo Ervasti and Tapio Riikonen
Reading Level Reading ease score: 38.5 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Language Finnish
LoC Class PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
Subject Austrian fiction -- Translations into Finnish
Subject Short stories, Austrian -- Translations into Finnish
Category Text
eBook-No. 58374
Release Date
Copyright Public domain in the USA.
Downloads 246 downloads in the last 30 days.

Project Gutenberg eBooks are always free!