| Author |
Kolb, Annette, 1870-1967 |
| Title |
Zarastro: Westliche Tage
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 72.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Jens Sadowski
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| Summary |
"Zarastro: Westliche Tage" by Annette Kolb is a semi-autobiographical novel written in the early 20th century. The book is presented as a diary of disappointments, chronicling the author's observations and experiences during tumultuous times marked by personal and societal upheaval. The main character confronts a variety of interpersonal challenges and reflects on the nature of hope, despair, and the complexities of human relationships. At the start of the narrative, we are introduced to the protagonist, who reflects on their arrival in Bern amidst a gloomy atmosphere. The tone is introspective as the protagonist grapples with feelings of discouragement and the weight of past disappointments. Through a series of diary entries, they recount interactions with various characters, including intriguing visits to social gatherings where underlying tensions and moral dilemmas are explored. The author skillfully weaves personal insights with broader societal commentary, highlighting the contrasts between appearances and deeper truths, setting the stage for a complex exploration of identity and belonging. (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 |
Kolb, Annette, 1870-1967
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
44243 |
| Release Date |
Nov 21, 2013 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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