| Author |
Jean Paul, 1763-1825 |
| Translator |
Brooks, Charles Timothy, 1813-1883 |
| Title |
Titan: A Romance. v. 2 (of 2)
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 63.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Note |
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Titan_(Jean_Paul_novel)
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| Credits |
Produced by Charles Bowen, from page images provided by Google Books
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| Summary |
"Titan: A Romance. v. 2 (of 2)" by Jean Paul is a novel written in the early 19th century. The story continues to engage with themes of love, duty, and societal expectations through the experiences of key characters, particularly focusing on Albano and his beloved Liana, set against a backdrop of political and personal upheaval. At the start of this second volume, we find a vibrant setting filled with celebrations that starkly contrast the emotional turmoil experienced by Albano as he navigates the complexities of romantic entanglements and societal obligations. As he prepares for a princely wedding, feelings of indignation and despair dominate his thoughts regarding the ceremonial joy that he perceives as a façade. The narrative opens with Albano and a few companions observing the festivities, yet he is deeply troubled by the underlying political constraints and his own conflicted feelings towards Liana, who is caught between familial duty and independent desire. The exquisite richness of the writing paints a vivid portrait of these emotional struggles, hinting at the broader philosophical inquiries that underpin the narrative as characters grapple with their desires, duties, and the expectations placed upon them by society. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
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| Subject |
Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
36403 |
| Release Date |
Jun 12, 2011 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Nov 22, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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