Das österreichische Antlitz: Essays by Felix Salten
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"Das österreichische Antlitz: Essays" by Felix Salten is a collection of essays written in the early 20th century. This work explores various facets of Austrian life, culture, and society, reflecting on the author's personal experiences and observations. It intricately captures the essence of Vienna through the lens of its history, characters, and charming idiosyncrasies. The opening of the book introduces a reflective character who is celebrating his sixtieth birthday on a beautiful
spring day in Vienna. As he strolls through the streets, he reminisces about his past, observing the changes in himself and the people around him, especially a woman he once loved. This character ponders his life's journey, hinting at a profound inner satisfaction despite his modest achievements. His observations are rich with details of the city’s vibrancy and the passage of time, setting a nostalgic tone that invites readers into a world where memory and the present intertwine. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Salten, Felix, 1869-1945 |
|---|---|
| Title | Das österreichische Antlitz: Essays |
| Contents | Die Wiener Straße -- Klavierstunde bei Leschetitzky -- Aristokraten-Vorstellung -- Fünfkreuzertanz -- Stalehner -- Beim Brady -- Nachtvergnügen -- Peter Altenberg -- Spaziergang in der Vorstadt -- Lueger -- Girardi-Kainz -- Menagerie in Schönbrunn -- Mauerbach -- Das Wirtshaus von Österreich -- Mariazell -- Radetzky -- Thronrede -- »Gewehr heraus!« -- Frühjahrsparade -- Kaisermanöver -- Elisabeth -- Das österreichische Antlitz. |
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| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 69.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | German |
| LoC Class | DB: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Austria, Hungary, Czech Republic, Slovakia |
| Subject | Austria -- Social life and customs |
| Subject | Austria -- Intellectual life |
| Subject | Vienna (Austria) -- Social life and customs |
| Subject | Vienna (Austria) -- Intellectual life |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 53713 |
| Release Date | Dec 11, 2016 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 369 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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