| Author |
Otten, Karl, 1889-1963 |
| Editor |
Leonhard, Rudolf, 1889-1953 |
| Title |
Der Fall Strauß
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| Alternate Title |
Der Fall Strauss
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| Series Title |
Aussenseiter der Gesellschaft. Die Verbrechen der Gegenwart. Band 7
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| Series Title |
Außenseiter der Gesellschaft. Die Verbrechen der Gegenwart. Band 7
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 70.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Jens Sadowski and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net. This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.
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| Summary |
"Der Fall Strauß" by Karl Otten is a detailed examination of criminality, redemption, and societal exclusion, written in the early 20th century. The narrative focuses on Emil Strauß, a notorious thief famous for his daring heists in Berlin, who becomes emblematic of the societal outsider pushed towards crime due to his impoverished and troubled upbringing. The book delves into Strauß's life, exploring themes of fate, societal failure, and the complexities of morality. The opening of the book introduces us to Emil Strauß, delineating his profile as both a notorious criminal and a tragic figure. It recounts his early life, marked by a difficult family background that drives him into a life of crime, leading to numerous arrests and prison sentences. Despite his criminality, Strauß is portrayed as a person of intelligence and great sensitivity, experiencing profound internal conflict due to his societal rejection. The narrative hints at a deeper philosophical exploration, suggesting that his life of crime is a desperate fight against the very society that shunned him, raising questions about justice and morality in the face of systemic failures. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
German |
| LoC Class |
HV: Social sciences: Social pathology, Social and Public Welfare
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| Subject |
Strauss, Emil, 1887-
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
66649 |
| Release Date |
Nov 2, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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