| Author |
Kellermann, Bernhard, 1879-1951 |
| Title |
Die Brüder Schellenberg
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| Original Publication |
Germany: S. Fischer,1925.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 85.5 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
Jens Sadowski and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
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| Summary |
"Die Brüder Schellenberg" by Bernhard Kellermann is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around Georg Weidenbach, a young man recently released from a hospital, who anxiously searches for his lost love, Christine März, amidst the bustling life of Berlin. As his quest unfolds, it becomes evident that both his health and circumstances are precarious, reflecting the broader struggles of individuals during a time of economic instability. The opening of the novel introduces us to Georg as he exits the hospital, reflecting on his longing for Christine as he navigates the busy streets of Berlin. He feels disoriented and alienated, burdened by memories of his illness and unanswered letters to Christine, which hint at a turbulent past between them. Georg's determination to find Christine prompts him to visit various places, including her former workplace, where he learns that she has vanished. As he navigates between hope and despair, the stark realities of unemployment and societal indifference become apparent, setting the tone for his journey through a city marked by both opportunity and hardship. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
German |
| LoC Class |
PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
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| Subject |
German fiction -- 20th century
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
67112 |
| Release Date |
Jan 6, 2022 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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