| Author |
Reuter, Gabriele, 1859-1941 |
| LoC No. |
22016718
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| Title |
Ins neue Land
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 81.1 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Norbert H. Langkau, Evelyn Kawrykow and the
Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
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| Summary |
"Ins neue Land" by Gabriele Reuter is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story is set against the backdrop of war, exploring themes of trauma, loss, and the quest for redemption through the experiences of its central character, Franz Rolfers, a soldier who confronts the horrors of combat and the impact on both his physical and emotional world. At the start of the novel, readers are introduced to a war hospital, where Rolfers, who has been severely wounded, grapples with the reality of his situation and impending amputation. The narrative gives insight into the psychological struggles faced by soldiers, particularly through Rolfers’ reflections on his past as an artist and his connections with those around him. His interactions with a young doctor and the nurse illustrate the tension between hope and despair, while also delving into his complex sentiments about family and the life he left behind, including his estranged son Richard. Through these opening scenes, the novel sets the stage for an exploration of the consequences of war on the human spirit and the potential for renewal in the face of deep loss. (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. |
27959 |
| Release Date |
Feb 1, 2009 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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