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Fechsung

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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:
"Fechsung" by Peter Altenberg is a collection of personal reflections and societal commentary written in the early 20th century. The work explores the intricacies of human experiences, emotions, and relationships, showcasing the author's keen observations of life and culture, particularly within urban settings. Altenberg's writings delve into both the profound and the mundane, offering a vibrant tapestry of thoughts that resonate with the complexities of human nature. At the start of "Fechsung," the author sets the tone for the book with a poignant introduction that emphasizes the organic connection between an individual's inner self and their worldview. Altenberg muses about the essence of being human and the importance of fostering a deeper understanding of oneself. The opening snippets hint at the themes he will explore throughout the collection, touching upon love, societal roles, personal experiences, health, and the peculiarities of life, laying a foundation for a vivid and intimate exploration of the human condition. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Contents:
Nachtrag zu Prodromos
Erlebnis
Nester
Entdecken
St. D.
Vergnügungslokal
Moulin Rouge, "Venedig in Wien"
Karriere
Verein Naturschutzpark
Mimikerinnen
Albert
Mein Bruder
Liebe
Der Luxus von heute und seine Übertreibungen
Meine Schwester
Laotse: Der heilige Baum
Wachsfiguren
Meine andere Schwester
Automne
Venezianerinnen
Ein Lied
Venedig
Onkel Emmerich
Das Leben
Onkel Max
Brief an Grete Wiesenthal, die Tänzerin
Frauen
Stammtisch
Italien
Café Capua
Die Kellerstiege
Tschuang Tse: Der Glockenspielständer
Plauderei
Die Urgroßmutter
Die Auffassung
England
Das Glasgeschenk
Vanitas
Ständchen
Mein Fensterbrett
Paulina
Erziehung
Reformationszeitalter
Splitter
Der "Feigling"
Tabarin
55. Geburtstag
Lyrik
Der Tod einer Samariterin
Die Stupiditäten der Vogel-Strauß-Politik
Geistigkeit
Apollotheater
Semmering-Photogravüren
Brief an eine junge Brasilianerin
Kriegszeiten
Sühne
Dora 1
Dora 2
Dora 3
Zum Heldentode des Dr. Frank
Der Vorfrühling
Naturliebe
Witz
Karoline
Meine Schwester Gretl
Krieg
Meine Tränen
Quod licet
Signor Io
Ausblicke
Dilemma
Romantik
(Goethe!) Hermann und Dorothea
Farbe
Diätetik der Seele
Schule des Lebens
Theater und Krieg
Philosophie.
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Notes:
Reading ease score: 75.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Release date is 2019-09-15

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