Der schwarze Baal: Novellen by Paul Zech

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Author Zech, Paul, 1881-1946
Title Der schwarze Baal: Novellen
Note Reading ease score: 85.3 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Contents Die Birke -- Der schwarze Baal -- Das Pferdejuppchen -- Die Gruft von Valero -- Das Vorgesicht -- Nervil Munta -- Der Anarchist.
Credits Produced by Jens Sadowski
Summary "Der schwarze Baal: Novellen" by Paul Zech is a collection of novellas written in the early 20th century, specifically around the time of World War I. The work delves into the grim realities of mining life and the struggles of the working class, focusing on themes such as poverty, hardship, and the dark forces that overshadow these communities. The characters are often workers and their families, each reflecting the societal challenges of their time. At the start of the collection, the narrative introduces the setting near a mining community, where the oppressive atmosphere permeates daily life. The first novella, "Die Birke," personifies a birch tree that stands alone amidst a backdrop of industrial destruction, vividly describing its struggle against the encroaching darkness represented by the coal mining operations. This symbolic portrayal highlights themes of resilience and despair, as the birch recalls its childhood amidst the beauty of nature, contrasting sharply with the bleakness of its current surroundings. As the story unfolds, we witness the encroaching threat of industrialization, foreshadowing the devastating impact on the land and its inhabitants. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language German
LoC Class PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
Subject Short stories
Subject German fiction
Category Text
EBook-No. 34833
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 7, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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