| Author |
Brentano, Clemens, 1778-1842 |
| Title |
Romanzen vom Rosenkranz
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 78.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Karsten Weinert
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| Summary |
"Romanzen vom Rosenkranz" by Clemens Brentano is a collection of poetic narratives likely written in the early 19th century. The work explores themes of spirituality, innocence, and the decision between light and darkness. The opening chapters introduce various characters, including Rosablanka and Kosme, whose interactions hint at deeper moral and existential dilemmas influenced by Christian iconography and folklore. The opening of this collection sets a dreamlike atmosphere as it describes a child's night filled with soothing dreams and reflections on family and faith. Readers are introduced to Rosablanka, who is captivated by visions and encounters symbolic figures, such as a young man in a garden and a serpent, as she grapples with themes of sin and redemption. Kosme, another central character, faces his regrets and hopes of reconnecting with lost loved ones against the backdrop of nature's tranquility. This initial portion of the book vividly lays the groundwork for a rich exploration of the human condition through the lens of faith and poetic beauty. (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 poetry -- 18th century
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
18463 |
| Release Date |
May 28, 2006 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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