Geschichte des Agathon. Teil 1 by Christoph Martin Wieland

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Author Wieland, Christoph Martin, 1733-1813
Title Geschichte des Agathon. Teil 1
Note Reading ease score: 49.5 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Credits This etext was prepared by Michael Pullen, Alpharetta, GA
Summary "Geschichte des Agathon. Teil 1" by Christoph Martin Wieland is a fictional narrative likely written in the late 18th century. The story revolves around Agathon, a young and exceptionally beautiful man who encounters various trials and tribulations, including being captured by Cilicieran pirates and sold into slavery, all while he longs for his beloved Psyche. The opening of this work introduces Agathon in a moment of despair as he wanders disoriented in the forest, having recently lost everything dear to him. As he reflects on his misfortunes, he notices the beauty of nature around him, ultimately providing him solace. His situation becomes precarious when he unexpectedly encounters a wild Bacchic festival, during which he captures the attention of intoxicated women who mistake him for the god Bacchus. This leads to a series of chaotic events involving pirates, capturing the mood of uncertainty and longing, and setting in motion the circumstances that lead him further from Psyche. The initial chapters establish not only Agathon's character and struggles but also hint at the intertwining themes of beauty, desire, and the unpredictability of fate. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language German
LoC Class PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
Subject Bildungsromans
Subject Greece -- Fiction
Category Text
EBook-No. 2313
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Apr 3, 2015
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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