Kreuzwege

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Čapek, Karel, 1890-1938

Contributor:

Pick, Otto, 1887-1940

Language:

German

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Kreuzwege" by Karel Čapek is a collection of philosophical narratives written in the early 20th century. The book explores themes related to human existence, the nature of time, and the quest for meaning in a seemingly indifferent universe. Čapek's reflective prose invites readers to ponder profound questions about life and the human experience. The book comprises several interconnected stories that delve into the lives of various characters, each grappling with their own existential dilemmas. In "Stocken der Zeit," a man confronts the paralyzing stillness of his mundane existence, while "Historie ohne Worte" features a chance encounter that sparks a reflection on the passage of time. The narratives unfold in a way that reveals the characters' internal struggles and epiphanies, illustrating the complexity of the human condition and the yearning for connection and understanding amidst silence and isolation. Throughout the collection, Čapek encourages readers to reflect on their own journeys and the choices that define their lives. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Contents:

Stocken der Zeit

Historie ohne Wort

Verlorener Weg

Die Aufschrift

Die Versuchung

Speigelung

Der Wartesaal

Hilfe!

Credits:

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

Notes:

Reading ease score: 84.6 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Release date is 2016-05-23