Neues Altes

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Altenberg, Peter, 1859-1919

Language:

German

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Neues Altes" by Peter Altenberg is a collection of literary pieces written in the early 20th century. The work features a range of reflections, stories, and musings that explore themes of love, artistry, identity, and the complexities of human relationships. Central to the collection is the voice of the narrator, who shares personal and philosophical insights that touch upon the nature of existence and connection. The opening of the collection presents a series of dedications that set a reflective and intimate tone, revealing Altenberg's connections to various individuals in his life, particularly women. These dedications establish a theme of longing and introspection, as the narrator contemplates friendship and the emotional landscapes that arise in relationships. The subsequent pieces delve into the existential musings of the narrator, discussing what it means to be a poet and the transient beauty of life's experiences. Throughout this initial section, Altenberg's distinctive voice emerges, blending lyrical language with deep emotional resonance, inviting readers into a world rich with sentiment and philosophical inquiry. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Elizabeth Oscanyan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net

Notes:

Reading ease score: 73.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Release date is 2016-06-30