Was ich geschaut: Novellen

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Troll-Borostyáni, Irma von, 1847-1912.

Language:

German

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Was ich geschaut: Novellen" by Irma von Troll-Borostyání is a collection of novellas written in the late 19th century. The book explores various human emotions and social issues through different narratives, likely featuring a range of characters dealing with life's challenges, such as illness, familial duties, and the struggle for happiness amidst adversity. The opening of the first novella, "Erlöst!", introduces us to Gabriele, a mother anxiously tending to her sick child, Erich, who is suffering from a severe illness. As she cares for him, her husband, Otto von Brauneck, is more concerned with entertaining guests and playing cards, showing a striking contrast between parental responsibilities and personal desires. Tension arises as Gabriele pleads with Otto to stay with their son during this critical time. The emotional turmoil culminates in a tragic turn, leaving Gabriele to grapple with her son's fate and her husband's moral shortcomings. This opening sets a poignant tone for the collection, hinting at the deeper themes of sacrifice and the complexities of human relationships. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Contents:

Erlöst!

Justus

Fallendes Laub

Franzi's Weihnacht

Der Weg zum Herzen

Weder Glück noch Stern

Der Unwiderstehliche

Schwer geprüft

»Es fiel ein Reif in der Frühlingsnacht«

Der kleine Geiger

Die Harfenspielerin

Sein Bild.

Credits:

the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file made from scans of public domain material at Austrian Literature Online.)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 70.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Release date is 2021-01-26