Wenn Landsleute sich begegnen, und andere Novellen by Jassy Torrund
"Wenn Landsleute sich begegnen, und andere Novellen" by Jassy Torrund is a collection of short stories written in the late 19th century. The central narrative revolves around Leonie Wilten, who experiences a startling mix of surprise and nostalgia when she encounters Dr. Erdmann, a former acquaintance from her youth, during an unexpected visit to her grandparent's home. The text candidly captures the themes of lost connections and the passage of time, highlighting
how a seemingly mundane meeting can evoke a wave of memories, emotions, and realizations about one's past. The opening of the collection introduces Leonie and her family as they welcome Dr. Erdmann and his sister after an automobile mishap. As the adults engage in conversation, Leonie's mind races with confusion and recognition as she tries to place the familiar face of Dr. Erdmann, specifically recalling a childhood encounter that deeply impacted her. This recollection reveals her youthful romantic fantasies and her subsequent disappointment upon discovering how time has altered both Erdmann's appearance and the reality of their connection. The chapter artfully sets the stage for exploration of themes related to nostalgia, identity, and the stark contrast between youthful dreams and adult realities. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Torrund, Jassy, 1860-1943 |
|---|---|
| Title | Wenn Landsleute sich begegnen, und andere Novellen |
| Note | Reading ease score: 80.8 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Contents | Wenn Landsleute sich begegnen -- Unser gemeinsamer Mann -- Heim! |
| Credits |
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| Language | German |
| LoC Class | PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures |
| Subject | Short stories, German |
| Subject | German fiction -- 20th century |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 58641 |
| Release Date | Jan 7, 2019 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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