Mein Roman »Das Totenschiff« by B. Traven

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Author Traven, B., 1882-1969
Title Mein Roman »Das Totenschiff«
Original Publication Germany: Buechergilde Gutenberg,1926.
Note Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Death_Ship Wikipedia page about this book: https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Das_Totenschiff
Note Reading ease score: 71.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits Jens Sadowski
Summary "Mein Roman »Das Totenschiff«" by B. Traven is a novel written during the early 20th century. The book explores themes of human existence and the bureaucratic systems that dehumanize individuals in society. Through its narrative, it presents a critique of capitalism and the struggles faced by marginalized people, portraying a world rife with oppression and existential despair. In the story, the "Totenschiff" symbolizes a ship manned by the dead—individuals who exist in life without true connection to the living world. The narrative delves into the lives of those who feel trapped by societal structures, where paperwork and bureaucratic demands override the intrinsic value of human life. As the narrator grapples with his circumstances, he reflects on the impact of war and regulation, leading him to encounter various consuls who embody the same bureaucratic coldness across nations. The harsh realities faced by travelers and workers underscore a larger commentary on freedom and the illusion of choice in a capitalist society. Ultimately, the novel concludes with an unresolved fate for the narrator, inviting readers to contemplate the nature of existence and the role of personal agency amidst overwhelming systemic forces. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language German
LoC Class PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
Subject Essays
Subject Traven, B., 1882-1969. Das Totenschiff
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EBook-No. 67066
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