Authors: Huch, Ricarda, 1864-1947

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By Abil Kile

"Der Hahn von Quakenbrück und andere Novellen" by Ricarda Huch is a collection of short stories written in the early 20th century. The book features a narrative centered around the odd and whimsical events surrounding a rooster in Quakenbrück that allegedly lays eggs, leading to a bizarre court case that stirs up tension and humor among the townsfo...

Authors: Bonsels, Waldemar, 1881?-1952

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By Abil Kile

"Himmelsvolk: Ein Buch von Blumen, Tieren und Gott" by Waldemar Bonsels is a fantastical narrative written in the early 20th century. The tale unfolds in a vibrant natural setting, focusing on the lives of various creatures, including Kuno the starling and Onna the wagtail, and explores themes related to the splendor of nature and the interconnecte...

Authors: Vogeler, Heinrich, 1872-1942

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By Abil Kile

"DIR: Gedichte" by Heinrich Vogeler is a collection of poems written in the late 19th century. The book explores themes of love, nature, and the passage of time, reflecting the emotional landscape of the human experience. Vogeler, known for his contributions to both literature and the arts, captures the essence of his surroundings and sentiments in...

Authors: Greinz, Rudolf, 1866-1942

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By Abil Kile

"Der heilige Bürokrazius: Eine heitere Legende" by Rudolf Greinz is a satirical novel written in the early 20th century. The book explores themes of bureaucracy and human folly through the lens of humor, focusing on the titular character, Saint Bürokrazius, who is depicted as a patron of human stupidity and bureaucratic absurdities. The opening of ...

Authors: Kafka, Franz, 1883-1924

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By Abil Kile

"In der Strafkolonie" by Franz Kafka is a short story written in the early 20th century, during the 1910s. The narrative is set in a colonial penal environment and explores themes of justice, punishment, and the machinery of authority. It presents a peculiar execution device that embodies the dark, absurdist elements typical of Kafka's writing. The...

Authors: Wassermann, Jakob, 1873-1934

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By Abil Kile

"Caspar Hauser; oder, Die Trägheit des Herzens" by Jakob Wassermann is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story follows the mysterious figure of Caspar Hauser, a young man who appears in Nuremberg under strange circumstances, unable to communicate effectively and showing signs of having lived in isolation. The novel delves into themes o...

Authors: Hesse, Hermann, 1877-1962

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By Abil Kile

"Siddhartha: eine indische Dichtung" by Hermann Hesse is a novel written during the early 20th century. The story follows Siddhartha, a young Brahman in ancient India, as he embarks on a quest for spiritual enlightenment, accompanied by his devoted friend Govinda. The narrative explores themes of self-discovery, the pursuit of wisdom, and the chall...

Authors: Weyr, Emil, 1848-1894

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By Abil Kile

"Über die Geometrie der alten Aegypter" by Emil Weyr is a scholarly publication that was presented in the late 19th century. This work explores the geometrical knowledge and methodologies of ancient Egyptian civilization, highlighting their contributions to the development of geometry as a science. The book is aimed at readers interested in the his...

Authors: Bechstein, Ludwig, 1801-1860

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By Abil Kile

"Der Dunkelgraf" by Ludwig Bechstein is a novel written in the mid-19th century. The narrative begins with a seemingly tranquil scene set in the friesian village of Jahde during 1794, where the protagonist, a young nobleman named Ludwig Carl, is introduced along with his more mature, loyal servant. The story likely explores themes of nobility, fami...