| Author |
Schwob, Marcel, 1867-1905 |
| Uniform Title |
Le livre de Monelle. German
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| Title |
Das Buch von Monelle
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 83.6 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
E-text prepared by Jens Sadowski
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| Summary |
"Das Buch von Monelle" by Marcel Schwob is a collection of poetic tales written in the late 19th century. The work explores themes of love, loss, and the fleeting nature of existence through the lens of the enigmatic character Monelle, who represents various facets of femininity and desire. As the narrative unfolds, it delves into the lives of several women who surround Monelle, each illustrating different struggles and aspects of human emotion. The opening of this collection introduces Monelle as a haunting figure who captures the attention of the narrator. Monelle speaks of her experiences and shares poignant stories about young women and prostitutes, evoking a melancholic understanding of their joys and sorrows. These early chapters set the tone for the exploration of profound themes, such as the nature of love, the impact of memory, and the complexities of human relationships, inviting the reader to reflect on the transient beauty of life and the connections between individuals. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
German |
| LoC Class |
PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
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| Subject |
French literature -- Translations into German
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
35547 |
| Release Date |
Mar 11, 2011 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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