Dahinten in der Haide: Roman by Hermann Löns
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"Dahinten in der Haide: Roman" by Hermann Löns is a novel written in the early 20th century. It explores themes of longing, identity, and rural life through the experiences of its main character, Lüder Volkmann, a wanderer who has recently returned to his homeland. The narrative weaves together elements of nature, nostalgia, and personal history, setting the stage for a deeper exploration of Volkmann’s past and his interaction with the people and
landscapes of the Haide region. The opening of the novel introduces Lüder Volkmann as he finds solace in the natural beauty of the Haide, lying against a stone while listening to the song of an Ortolan. He reflects on his past life, mentioning adventures in America and the companions he has lost, such as an Indian girl who shared his solitude. As he contemplates his current state, he is approached by a gendarme, leading to a brief moment of tension. The narrative swiftly shifts when Volkmann is called to assist a young woman, Holde Rotermund, who has been bitten by a snake. Their interaction hints at the romance and complexity of human connections that will unfold in the story. As the scene progresses, one can sense the deep undercurrents of his past and the changing dynamics as he encounters the land and its inhabitants once more. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Löns, Hermann, 1866-1914 |
|---|---|
| Title | Dahinten in der Haide: Roman |
| Credits |
Produced by The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 72.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | German |
| LoC Class | PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures |
| Subject | German fiction -- 20th century |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 60428 |
| Release Date | Oct 5, 2019 |
| Last Update | Oct 17, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 392 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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