| Author |
Bonsels, Waldemar, 1881?-1952 |
| Title |
Blut: Eine Erzählung
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 77.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Norbert H. Langkau, Martin Oswald and the
Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
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| Summary |
"Blut: Eine Erzählung" by Waldemar Bonsels is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story introduces us to Anne-Dore, a young woman living a solitary life on the outskirts of a forest, grappling with her feelings of isolation and a deep-seated longing for something more meaningful. The book delves into themes of faith, familial relationships, and the struggle for personal identity amidst societal and parental expectations. At the start of the narrative, we find Anne-Dore ensconced in her woodland home, drawing deep emotional sustenance from the natural beauty surrounding her. Although she has a distant relationship with her parents, marked by her mother’s silent piety and her father’s frequent absence due to missionary work, Anne-Dore feels a mix of reverence and rebellion against their faith. As she navigates her internal conflicts—which include a growing disdain for her mother and a secretly cherished attraction to the world outside her sheltered upbringing—she begins to dream of change and connection. Through her interactions and the emergence of a new character, Helferich Friedberg, a theological candidate, the stage is set for Anne-Dore's unfolding journey. The beginning promises a rich exploration of her emotional landscape against a backdrop of spiritual and interpersonal dynamics. (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. |
47202 |
| Release Date |
Oct 26, 2014 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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