Die Dynamitpatrone by B. Traven
"Die Dynamitpatrone" by B. Traven is a short story written in the early 20th century. It explores the themes of belief and human folly through a provocative narrative centered around the effects of dynamite cartridges. The story captures a moment of intense discussion among Indian workers regarding the dangers of dynamite, ultimately highlighting the extreme lengths to which one's convictions can lead. In the tale, a group of workers debates the lethal
impact of dynamite on the human body. One individual, eager to prove his stance that the effects are harmless, volunteers to demonstrate using a dynamite cartridge. However, as a result of the explosion, he loses his hand yet remains steadfast in his belief that it was not the cartridge but rather a faulty component that caused the injury. Following this harrowing event, he embraces his new life with an iron hook for a hand, becoming a feared figure among his peers. The story serves as a commentary on the absurdities of human belief systems and the lengths to which people will go to validate their opinions, no matter the consequences. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Traven, B., 1882-1969 |
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| Title | Die Dynamitpatrone |
| Note | Reading ease score: 72.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits | Jens Sadowski. This book was produced from images made available by Klassik Stiftung Weimar. |
| Language | German |
| LoC Class | PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures |
| Subject | Short stories |
| Subject | Mexico -- Fiction |
| Subject | Explosives -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 66657 |
| Release Date | Nov 3, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 83 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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