| Author |
Geissler, Max, 1868-1945 |
| Title |
Am Sonnenwirbel: Eine Dorfgeschichte
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 81.8 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
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| Summary |
"Am Sonnenwirbel: Eine Dorfgeschichte" by Max Geissler is a novel likely written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around Zachenhesselhans, an older widower who experiences profound sorrow after the death of his wife, Mali. The narrative explores themes of love, loss, and the intimate connection between the characters and their natural surroundings, against the backdrop of the rural village life in the mountains. The opening of the novel introduces readers to the aftermath of Mali's death during a stormy spring night, which Zachenhesselhans had foreseen. He is engulfed in grief, conversing with the lifeless body of his beloved wife as the storm rages around him. As dawn breaks, he begins to accept his solitude and prepares for the funeral arrangements, seeking help from the local community while reflecting on his life with Mali. This poignant beginning sets the tone for a deep exploration of rural existence, the passage of time, and the inevitable experiences of life and death in a close-knit village. (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 |
German fiction -- 20th century
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
56782 |
| Release Date |
Mar 18, 2018 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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