In Dingsda by Johannes Schlaf

"In Dingsda" by Johannes Schlaf is a novel written in the early 20th century." The narrative seems to revolve around the introspections and nostalgic musings of a protagonist, who contemplates the passage of time, the tranquility of rural life, and the memories attached to his hometown. It reflects a yearning for simplicity and connection with nature amidst the complexities of modern life. "The opening of the book introduces us to a character savoring the freshness of the morning air in a city, deeply immersed in reflective thoughts." As he strolls through familiar streets, he recalls both the beauty and burdens of his life, expressing a desire to escape the chaos of urban life in favor of a quieter existence. This character's longing for peace is depicted through vivid imagery of nature and nostalgic memories tied to his childhood, setting the tone for a journey of self-discovery and longing throughout the rest of the novel. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Creator Schlaf, Johannes, 1862-1941
Title In Dingsda
Contents Vorwort -- Abseits -- Rendezvous -- Die Rezension -- Einsamkeit -- Lektüre -- Feierabend -- Siesta -- Kirchgang -- Helle Nacht -- Dämmerstunde -- Zwischen Papieren -- Nach einem Begräbnis -- Im Wind -- Abschied.
Credits Produced by Norbert H. Langkau, Jens Pönisch, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net
Reading Level Reading ease score: 82.8 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Language German
LoC Class PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
Subject German literature
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EBook-No. 39678
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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