Die Krankheit: Eine Erzählung by Klabund
"Die Krankheit: Eine Erzählung" by Klabund is a narrative work written during the early 20th century. This poignant tale delves into the themes of illness, existential reflection, and the intertwined experiences of its characters who find themselves in a sanatorium in Davos—popular at the time for tuberculosis treatment. The story encapsulates the trials of living with disease not just physically, but emotionally and psychologically as well. The plot revolves around Sylvester Glonner,a poet and tuberculosis patient, who navigates the complexities of life and death amidst a group of fellow patients, including the enigmatic actress Sybil Lindquist. As their relationships develop, the narrative explores profound themes of love, despair, and the inevitability of death. Through conversations among the patients, Klabund raises questions about medical practices, the nature of suffering, and the existential struggles of artists. As the story unfolds, Sybil prepares for a key theatrical performance that serves as a climax for her character while Sylvester grapples with feelings of inadequacy and the ephemeral nature of life, culminating in a dramatic and poignant conclusion that reflects the fragility of existence. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Klabund, 1890-1928 |
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| Title | Die Krankheit: Eine Erzählung |
| Credits | Peter Becker, Jens Sadowski, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team atwww.pgdp.net. This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive. |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 78.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | German |
| LoC Class | PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures |
| Subject | German fiction -- 20th century |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 63643 |
| Release Date | Nov 5, 2020 |
| Most Recently Updated | Oct 18, 2024 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 186 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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