Nein und Ja: Roman

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Flake, Otto, 1880-1963

Language:

German

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Nein und Ja: Roman" by Otto Flake is a novel written in the early 20th century. It appears to explore complex themes of love, identity, and the socio-political landscape following World War I, centering on the character Jürgen Lauda and his interactions with various figures who reflect the tumult of the time. The story delves into the emotional and ideological struggles of its characters as they navigate personal relationships and broader societal issues. The opening of this work introduces Lauda, who arrives in Zurich, a city he has never visited before, and experiences a mix of wonder and conflict as he observes the life around him. Upon meeting an American woman named Hannah Graumann, their conversation leads to deeper explorations of war, ideology, and personal intentions, revealing Lauda's inner moral dilemmas. Their exchanges touch on topics of social justice, the nature of truth, and personal and political responsibility against the backdrop of the post-war condition, setting a thought-provoking tone for the narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Jens Sadowski

Notes:

Reading ease score: 63.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Release date is 2014-12-28