| Author |
Kellermann, Bernhard, 1879-1951 |
| LoC No. |
24021615
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| Title |
Schwedenklees Erlebnis
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 76.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Jens Sadowski and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net.
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| Summary |
"Schwedenklees Erlebnis" by Bernhard Kellermann is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story centers around Philipp Schwedenklee, a well-off architect who seemingly has good fortune following him throughout life. The narrative explores themes of privilege, the nature of happiness, and the struggles that lurk beneath the surface of an apparently charmed existence. The beginning of the novel introduces Schwedenklee as a man who has led a life cushioned by comfort and success, thanks to the fortune inherited from his father. He navigates his daily routine with elegance and ease, relishing good food, the company of women, and the social atmosphere of cafes and theaters. Despite his seemingly perfect life, an undercurrent of melancholy begins to affect him, hinted at by a strange correspondence regarding a woman from his past named Rosa. This sets the stage for a deeper exploration of his character and the complexities of life that starkly contrast with his exterior facade of success and happiness. (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 fiction -- 20th century
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
59222 |
| Release Date |
Apr 8, 2019 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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