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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About this eBook
| Creator | Schlaf, Johannes, 1862-1941 |
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| 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 |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 39678 |
| Release Date | May 12, 2012 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 486 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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