| Author |
Engel, Alexander, 1868-1940 |
| Title |
Herr Adam und Frau Eva
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 85.2 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Alexander Bauer, Jana Srna and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
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| Summary |
"Herr Adam und Frau Eva" by Alexander Engel is a collection of aphorisms and witticisms written in the early 20th century. This playful and satirical book explores the intricacies of relationships, particularly focusing on the dynamics between men and women. The work delves into themes of love, fidelity, and the often paradoxical nature of gender interactions. The book presents a series of pithy observations and humorous reflections on various aspects of romantic and social life. Engel’s sharp wit reveals the complexities and contradictions inherent in human relationships, touching on topics such as infidelity, marital strife, and women's roles in society. Through a range of epigrams, he captures the essence of love as both an exalted and tumultuous experience, often highlighting the differences in perspective between genders. Each aphorism cleverly encapsulates insights about attraction, emotional claims, and societal expectations, inviting readers to consider the often humorous realities of love and relationships. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
German |
| LoC Class |
PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
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| Subject |
Aphorisms and apothegms
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| Subject |
Women -- Quotations, maxims, etc.
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| Subject |
Men -- Quotations, maxims, etc.
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| Subject |
Man-woman relationships -- Quotations, maxims, etc.
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
35635 |
| Release Date |
Mar 20, 2011 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jan 7, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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