Zwischen neun und neun by Leo Perutz
"Zwischen neun und neun" by Leo Perutz is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story centers around Stanislaus Demba, a mysterious character with an apparent fascination for making an impression in various social contexts, and his interactions with a diverse cast, including Frau Püchl, the shopkeeper, and his encounters with the educated class. The narrative likely explores themes of identity, societal norms, and the complexities of human connection ina rapidly changing world. The opening of the novel introduces the reader to the setting of a local shop run by Frau Püchl, where the bustling activity of regular customers unfolds on a drizzly morning. Stanislaus Demba is portrayed as a peculiar figure, displaying anxious behavior as he waits to be served, which both intrigues and annoys those around him. His clumsiness and the strange insistence on peculiar requests hint at a deeper complexity in his character. As we follow the casual exchanges in the shop, the tension builds around Demba's motivations and personal struggles, setting the stage for a narrative filled with intrigue and social commentary. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Perutz, Leo, 1882-1957 |
|---|---|
| Title | Zwischen neun und neun |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/From_Nine_to_Nine Wikipedia page about this book: https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zwischen_neun_und_neun |
| Note | Reading ease score: 85.4 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Jana Srna, Norbert H. Langkau and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net |
| Language | German |
| LoC Class | PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures |
| Subject | Identity (Psychology) -- Fiction |
| Subject | Vienna (Austria) -- Fiction |
| Subject | Social classes -- Austria -- Vienna -- Fiction |
| Subject | Social structure -- Austria -- Vienna -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 36901 |
| Release Date | Jul 30, 2011 |
| Most Recently Updated | Mar 16, 2012 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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