Schön ist die Jugend: Zwei Erzählungen

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Hesse, Hermann, 1877-1962

Language:

German

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Schön ist die Jugend: Zwei Erzählungen" by Hermann Hesse is a collection of short stories written in the early 20th century. The narratives explore themes of youth, nostalgia, and the passage of time, likely reflecting Hesse's own experiences and sentiments regarding adulthood and memory. The opening of the first story introduces us to a young man reflecting on his youth during the late 19th century, as he recalls a particularly memorable summer in his hometown marked by a devastating cyclone. At the age of eighteen, he is at a crossroads, yearning for the carefree days of childhood while grappling with the weight of impending adulthood and the complexities of love. His nostalgia is interwoven with vivid imagery of nature and personal reflection, suggesting a deeper examination of the beauty and transience of youth as he navigates the emotional turmoil brought on by his budding feelings for a girl named Berta. This compelling mix of personal development and rich descriptions sets the tone for a poignant exploration of youth and its fleeting nature. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Contents:

Der Zyklon

Schön ist die Jugend.

Credits:

Jens Sadowski. This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive.

Notes:

Reading ease score: 76.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Wikipedia page about this book: https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sch%C3%B6n_ist_die_Jugend

Release date is 2021-02-12