Author |
Turgenev, Ivan Sergeevich, 1818-1883 |
Translator |
Eliasberg, Alexander, 1878-1924 |
Title |
Visionen und andere phantastische Erzählungen
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Note |
Reading ease score: 81.8 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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Contents |
Drei Begegnungen (1861) -- Visionen (1863) -- Der Hund (1866) -- Das Lied der triumphierenden Liebe (1881) -- Ein Traum (1876).
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Credits |
Produced by Norbert H. Langkau, Jana Srna and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
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Summary |
"Visionen und andere phantastische Erzählungen" by Ivan Sergeevich Turgenev is a collection of fantastical tales written in the mid-19th century. This work presents a mix of haunting imagery and deep emotional undertones, exploring themes of longing, mystery, and the interplay between reality and imagination, which is evident in its opening story that introduces characters entangled in a web of dreams and memories. The beginning of the book takes us into the world of a passionate hunter who becomes enraptured by the beauty of an unknown woman he encounters during his time in the countryside. As he hunts near a secluded manor, he experiences a profound sense of longing and nostalgia, ultimately leading to a mysterious and surreal connection with the woman, reminiscent of a past encounter in Italy. This sets the stage for an exploration of desire, fate, and the inexplicable nature of human emotions, as he grapples with the essence of his feelings and the fleeting nature of his encounters. The narrative captures a rich atmospheric tension between the known world and the ethereal, enticing readers into Turgenev’s exploration of deeper existential themes that resonate throughout the collection. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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Language |
German |
LoC Class |
PG: Language and Literatures: Slavic (including Russian), Languages and Literature
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Subject |
Russia -- Social life and customs -- Fiction
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Subject |
Turgenev, Ivan Sergeevich, 1818-1883 -- Translations into German
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Category |
Text |
EBook-No. |
36349 |
Release Date |
Jun 7, 2011 |
Most Recently Updated |
Mar 16, 2012 |
Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
Downloads |
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