| Author |
Arcos, René, 1880-1959 |
| Translator |
Zweig, Friderike Maria Burger Winternitz, 1882-1971 |
| Illustrator |
Masereel, Frans, 1889-1972 |
| Uniform Title |
Le bien commun. German
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| Title |
Das Gemeinsame
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 83.0 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Contents |
Ein Abend -- Warten -- Vorahnung -- Abschied -- Über den Tod eines Kindes -- Spaziergang und Begegnung -- Träume -- Das Geheimnis -- Er lehnt sich auf.
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| Credits |
Produced by Jens Sadowski
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| Summary |
"Das Gemeinsame" by René Arcos is a fictional work written in the early 20th century. The narrative seems to explore themes of connection and the fleeting nature of human encounters, primarily focusing on a young man reflecting on the transient moments of life while he rides on a subway train late at night. In the opening, he observes a mysterious young woman, and their unspoken exchange stirs profound emotions within him, highlighting his contemplation of love, existence, and the inevitability of separation. The beginning of the novel sets a contemplative and introspective tone as the young man rides alone on a subway train. He is absorbed in his thoughts, noting the rain-soaked world outside, and gradually becomes enchanted by the presence of a beautiful woman across from him. As they exchange glances, he is struck by the awareness of their brief encounter and the deep feelings it incites, reflecting on his existential condition and the ephemeral nature of life. The atmosphere is charged with unspoken feelings, suggesting a connection that, while significant, is all too fleeting, as he wrestles with the inevitability of their impending separation. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
German |
| LoC Class |
PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
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| Subject |
French fiction -- Translations into German
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| Subject |
Short stories, French -- Translations into German
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
49582 |
| Release Date |
Aug 3, 2015 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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