Was ich geschaut: Novellen by Irma von Troll-Borostyání
QR code
"Was ich geschaut: Novellen" by Irma von Troll-Borostyání is a collection of novellas written in the late 19th century. The book explores various human emotions and social issues through different narratives, likely featuring a range of characters dealing with life's challenges, such as illness, familial duties, and the struggle for happiness amidst adversity. The opening of the first novella, "Erlöst!", introduces us to Gabriele, a mother anxiously tending to her sick child,
Erich, who is suffering from a severe illness. As she cares for him, her husband, Otto von Brauneck, is more concerned with entertaining guests and playing cards, showing a striking contrast between parental responsibilities and personal desires. Tension arises as Gabriele pleads with Otto to stay with their son during this critical time. The emotional turmoil culminates in a tragic turn, leaving Gabriele to grapple with her son’s fate and her husband's moral shortcomings. This opening sets a poignant tone for the collection, hinting at the deeper themes of sacrifice and the complexities of human relationships. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Download for free
For your e-reader or reading app — Kindle, Kobo, Apple Books, Calibre etc.
Kindle → Use Send-to-Kindle
Kobo, Nook etc. → Transfer via USB
Phone, tablet or computer → Open in a reading app
Other formats & older devices
There may be more files related to this item.
About this eBook
| Author | Troll-Borostyání, Irma von, 1847-1912 |
|---|---|
| Title | Was ich geschaut: Novellen |
| Contents | Erlöst! -- Justus -- Fallendes Laub -- Franzi's Weihnacht -- Der Weg zum Herzen -- Weder Glück noch Stern -- Der Unwiderstehliche -- Schwer geprüft -- »Es fiel ein Reif in der Frühlingsnacht« -- Der kleine Geiger -- Die Harfenspielerin -- Sein Bild. |
| Credits | the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file made from scans of public domain material at Austrian Literature Online.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 70.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | German |
| LoC Class | PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures |
| Subject | Short stories, Austrian |
| Subject | Austrian fiction -- 19th century |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 64388 |
| Release Date | Jan 26, 2021 |
| Last Update | Oct 18, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 320 downloads in the last 30 days. |
Project Gutenberg eBooks are always free!