Das Schönste von Max Dauthendey

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Dauthendey, Max, 1867-1918

Contributor:

Molo, Walter von, 1880-1958

Language:

German

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Das Schönste von Max Dauthendey" by Max Dauthendey is a collection of poems and prose written in the early 20th century. This work showcases the lyrical depth and emotional insights of Dauthendey, reflecting his views on love, nature, and the human experience through a rich tapestry of imagery and metaphor. The opening of this collection introduces us to a narrative about a fruit merchant plagued by mice in his shop, establishing a setting that captures the struggles of daily life. As the merchant attempts various methods to rid his store of the troublesome rodents, he also faces an unexpected emotional turmoil due to his growing fondness for a young relative who helps him stay vigilant at night. Through a blend of humor and poignancy, this beginning not only highlights the merchant's external conflicts but also hints at deeper internal conflicts of love and loyalty, setting the stage for further exploration of human relationships in Dauthendey's work. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

E-text prepared by Irma Knoll, Jan-Fabian Humann, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team (https://www.pgdp.net)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 75.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Release date is 2008-01-12