Sklaven der Liebe, und andere Novellen

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Hamsun, Knut, 1859-1952

Language:

German

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Sklaven der Liebe, und andere Novellen" by Knut Hamsun is a collection of novellas written in the late 19th century. The title novella, "Sklaven der Liebe," explores themes of unrequited love and longing through the eyes of a young female café worker enamored with a man named Wladimierz. The collection likely delves into the emotional landscapes and social situations of its characters, encapsulating Hamsun's signature psychological insight. The opening of "Sklaven der Liebe" introduces us to a young waitress who has lost her job and reflects on her feelings for a handsome but aloof patron, Wladimierz F. Despite his disinterest in her initially, she becomes increasingly attached to him, interpreting small gestures-like receiving flowers from him-as profound tokens of affection. As she observes Wladimierz interacting with others, her emotions fluctuate between hope and despair, revealing her vulnerability and yearning for a love that seems increasingly unattainable. This section sets the stage for a poignant exploration of love's complexities, illustrating how the subtleties of human relationships can evoke deep emotional turmoil. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Contents:

Sklaven der Liebe

Der Sohn der Sonne

Zachäus

Über das Meer

Ein Erzschelm

Vater und Sohn.

Credits:

E-text prepared by G. Decknatel, Norbert H. Langkau, Jana Srna, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 83.2 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Release date is 2013-01-27