| Author |
Sternheim, Carl, 1878-1942 |
| Title |
Busekow: Eine Novelle
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 75.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Jens Sadowski
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| Summary |
"Busekow: Eine Novelle" by Carl Sternheim is a fictional novella written in the early 20th century. The book centers around the life of Christof Busekow, a police officer grappling with his mundane existence, societal expectations, and his emerging desires. It explores themes of duty, identity, and the contrasts between personal and professional lives within the context of early modern society. The narrative follows Christof Busekow as he carries out his duties as a policeman while reflecting on his life, his unsatisfactory marriage, and his encounters with a new woman whom he finds intriguing. Through a series of events, Busekow's interactions with this new character lead him to question his own worth and desires. His journey reflects a transformation, as he becomes more self-aware and feels rejuvenated through his relationship, contrasting the stagnation represented by his marriage. Ultimately, the story culminates in a tragic end, highlighting the conflict between personal aspirations and the harsh realities of societal norms. (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 |
Fiction
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| Subject |
Short stories
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
41904 |
| Release Date |
Jan 23, 2013 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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