| Author |
Mann, Heinrich, 1871-1950 |
| Title |
Die Tote und andere Novellen
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 81.9 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Contents |
Die Tote -- Der Bruder -- Die Verjagten.
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| Credits |
Produced by Jens Sadowski
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| Summary |
"Die Tote und andere Novellen" by Heinrich Mann is a collection of short stories written in the early 20th century. The book delves into themes of love, loss, and the complexities of human relationships, focusing particularly on emotional turmoil and the shadow of the past that impacts the characters’ present lives. The central story, "Die Tote," follows the protagonist Leo Cromer as he grapples with the memory of his deceased lover, Lida, and the impact her absence has on his life. As he reflects on their emotionally charged yet complicated relationship, he is haunted by feelings of regret and remorse stemming from their unresolved issues. Throughout the narrative, themes of betrayal and the profound effects of grief intertwine, leading him to question the nature of love and the meaning of existence itself. The story concludes with a suspenseful exploration of whether he truly believes in the possibility of reconnecting with Lida, revealing the depths of his emotional conflict and yearning for closure. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
German |
| LoC Class |
PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
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| Subject |
Short stories, German
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| Subject |
German fiction -- 20th century
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
46157 |
| Release Date |
Jul 1, 2014 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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