Die Dynamitpatrone by B. Traven

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Author Traven, B., 1882-1969
Title Die Dynamitpatrone
Note Reading ease score: 72.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits Jens Sadowski. This book was produced from images made available by Klassik Stiftung Weimar.
Summary "Die Dynamitpatrone" by B. Traven is a short story written in the early 20th century. It explores the themes of belief and human folly through a provocative narrative centered around the effects of dynamite cartridges. The story captures a moment of intense discussion among Indian workers regarding the dangers of dynamite, ultimately highlighting the extreme lengths to which one's convictions can lead. In the tale, a group of workers debates the lethal impact of dynamite on the human body. One individual, eager to prove his stance that the effects are harmless, volunteers to demonstrate using a dynamite cartridge. However, as a result of the explosion, he loses his hand yet remains steadfast in his belief that it was not the cartridge but rather a faulty component that caused the injury. Following this harrowing event, he embraces his new life with an iron hook for a hand, becoming a feared figure among his peers. The story serves as a commentary on the absurdities of human belief systems and the lengths to which people will go to validate their opinions, no matter the consequences. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language German
LoC Class PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
Subject Short stories
Subject Mexico -- Fiction
Subject Explosives -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 66657
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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