Die Republik des Südkreuzes: Novellen

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Bryusov, Valery Yakovlevich, 1873-1924

Contributor:

Guenther, Johannes von, 1886-1973

Language:

German

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Die Republik des Südkreuzes: Novellen" by Valery Yakovlevich Bryusov is a collection of fictional narratives written in the early 20th century. The central themes revolve around a dystopian society grappling with a mysterious and destructive epidemic that brings chaos to its capital, the Sternenstadt. The book combines elements of science fiction and social commentary, exploring deep psychological themes and the human psyche's fragility in the face of societal collapse. The opening of the work sets a somber tone as it describes the rise of the Republic of the South Cross from its steel industry origins and details its capital's technological advancements that mask underlying tyranny. As the narrative unfolds, reports emerge of a strange mental illness known as "mania contradicens," which causes victims to act against their true desires and leads to widespread societal breakdown. The stark contrast between the city's vibrant life and the encroaching madness paints a vivid picture of a civilization in decay. The protagonist's struggle against the maelstrom of insanity and the exploration of interpersonal relationships among the characters hint at deeper emotional and existential conflicts that define the human experience during crisis. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Contents:

Die Republik des Südkreuzes

Die Schwestern

Im unterirdischen Kerker

Die letzten Märtyrer

Jetzt aber, wo ich erwacht bin ...

Im Spiegel

Das Köpfchen aus Marmor.

Credits:

Produced by Jens Sadowski

Notes:

Reading ease score: 72.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Release date is 2012-01-07