| Author |
Kisch, Egon Erwin, 1885-1948 |
| Editor |
Leonhard, Rudolf, 1889-1953 |
| Title |
Der Fall des Generalstabschefs Redl
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| Series Title |
Aussenseiter der Gesellschaft. Die Verbrechen der Gegenwart. Band 2
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| Series Title |
Außenseiter der Gesellschaft. Die Verbrechen der Gegenwart. Band 2
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 61.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Jens Sadowski
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| Summary |
"Der Fall des Generalstabschefs Redl" by Egon Erwin Kisch is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book explores the shocking events surrounding the forced suicide of Lieutenant Colonel Alfred Redl, the Chief of Staff of the Prague Corps, who was implicated in espionage just before the outbreak of World War I. The narrative dives into the societal implications and political turmoil resulting from Redl's actions, raising questions about loyalty, betrayal, and the complicated nature of espionage. At the start of the book, the author sets the stage by presenting the backdrop of increasing tension in Europe as World War I looms. It details Redl's suicide and the subsequent investigations into his espionage activities, which create a scandal affecting both the military and political landscape of Austria-Hungary. Kisch delves into the revelations of Redl's double life, his relationships, and the spying operations he conducted, as authorities grapple with the fallout of his betrayals. The opening lays the groundwork for an intricate examination of how personal failures intertwine with broader historical events, setting a dramatic tone for the unfolding tragedy. (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 |
Redl, Alfred, 1864-1913 -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
63991 |
| Release Date |
Dec 8, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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