| Author |
Bölsche, Wilhelm, 1861-1939 |
| Title |
Aus der Schneegrube
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| Original Publication |
Germany: Carl Reißner,1923.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 68.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
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| Summary |
"Aus der Schneegrube" by Wilhelm Bölsche is a philosophical treatise written in the early 20th century. This work explores the relationship between humanity and nature through personal reflections and philosophical inquiries, primarily focused on the concept of love and its role in human development and existence. Bölsche invites the reader to contemplate the profound connection between human experience and the natural world, drawing from diverse themes such as evolution, spirituality, and the essence of life itself. The opening of the text sets a contemplative tone, discussing the stark contrasts between the warm, vibrant world outside and the cold, seemingly lifeless depths of a snow-filled hollow. Bölsche reflects on a visit to the snow-covered landscape of the Riesengebirge, where he metaphorically illustrates the potential for beauty and renewal beneath the icy surface. He delves into the tension between the natural sciences and the human spirit, asking whether modern perceptions of nature still allow room for a deeper understanding of life and love. Through his musings, he raises questions about the essence of existence and the cyclical nature of development, love, and idealism, laying the groundwork for the philosophical explorations that follow in the book. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
German |
| LoC Class |
QH: Science: Natural history
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| Subject |
Science
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| Subject |
Natural history
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
69320 |
| Release Date |
Nov 9, 2022 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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