| Author |
Becher, Johannes Robert, 1891-1958 |
| Title |
Verfall und Triumph, Erster Teil: Gedichte
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 86.3 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Jens Sadowski
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| Summary |
"Verfall und Triumph, Erster Teil: Gedichte" by Johannes Robert Becher is a collection of poetry written in the early 20th century. This work delves into themes of decay, renewal, and the human experience, likely reflecting the societal and emotional climate of pre-World War I Europe. The poems portray a melancholic vision of life interspersed with moments of aspiration and beauty, inviting readers to explore the contrast between despair and hope. At the start of "Verfall und Triumph," the poet describes a bleak and oppressive urban landscape through the perspective of a somber narrator who grapples with existential despair and inner turmoil. This individual's experiences unfold amidst the backdrop of city life, characterized by dark cafes and the noise of a bustling environment filled with despairing figures and vivid imagery of decay. The narrator's thoughts oscillate between self-reflection and the external world, revealing a struggle against powerful emotions and societal expectations, embodied by a failed friendship and the persistent yearning for triumph amid adversity. The opening portion sets a tone of introspection and stark realism, making it a compelling read for those drawn to poetry that contemplates the human condition. (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
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
37435 |
| Release Date |
Sep 15, 2011 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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