Herrn Dames Aufzeichnungen: oder, Begebenheiten aus einem merkwürdigen Stadtteil

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Reventlow, Franziska, Gräfin zu, 1871-1918

Language:

German

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

" Herrn Dames Aufzeichnungen: oder, Begebenheiten aus einem merkwürdigen Stadtteil" by F. Gräfin zu Reventlow is a fictional narrative likely written in the early 20th century. The book revolves around the character of a young man named Herr Dame, who grapples with his identity and the implications of his unusual surname while encountering eccentric personalities and intricate social dynamics in a peculiar district. The story hints at themes of existential exploration and societal critique, suggesting a rich tapestry of character interactions. At the start of the novel, the narrator introduces Herr Dame, a reserved young man from a good family, who feels weighed down by his name and an undefined sense of purpose. He reflects on his life experiences, particularly his reluctance to connect with others due to the baggage attached to his identity. The text also mentions a mysterious city district that serves as a backdrop to various unusual events and characters, emphasizing the intriguing and convoluted nature of the community. As the narrative unfolds, readers are invited into a world filled with philosophical debates and discussions about life, identity, and the nature of reality, setting the stage for deeper explorations of these themes. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Peter Becker and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This transcription was produced from images generously made available by Bayerische Staatsbibliothek / Bavarian State Library.)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 75.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Release date is 2018-05-02