| Author |
George, Manfred, 1893-1965 |
| Title |
Der Rebell: Novelle
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 76.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Jens Sadowski
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| Summary |
"Der Rebell: Novelle" by Manfred George is a novella written in the early 20th century, reflecting the tumultuous period of World War I and its aftermath. The story explores themes of loss, disillusionment, and the quest for identity in a world that has been irrevocably changed by war. The narrative follows Robert Boor, a young man struggling to reconnect with his past and navigate the expectations of a post-war society. The plot centers around Robert's internal conflict as he grapples with memories of a more vibrant life filled with scholarship and camaraderie, contrasting sharply with his current existence as a bank clerk, which he finds mundane and soulless. Haunted by the loss of his friend Peter, who died in the war, Robert experiences a profound sense of isolation and disconnection from the world around him. As he attempts to find purpose and meaning, he encounters Hilde Sintram, who represents hope and potential for redemption; yet, his struggle against societal expectations and personal demons ultimately leads him to confront profound truths about love, grief, and his own identity. The novella culminates in a poignant reflection on the weight of past experiences and the complexities of human emotions in the face of societal upheaval. (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 |
Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
39126 |
| Release Date |
Mar 13, 2012 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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