Authors: Christ, Lena, 1881-1920

In Ethics

By Barbara Gutierrez

"Erinnerungen einer Überflüssigen" by Lena Christ is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story draws upon the author's own childhood experiences, portraying life in a rural setting and the complexities of growing up within a traditional, familial environment. It centers around the protagonist, a young girl named Leni, who navigates her e...

Authors: Zweig, Stefan, 1881-1942

In Spirituality

By Barbara Gutierrez

"Amok: Novellen einer Leidenschaft" by Stefan Zweig is a collection of novellas written in the early 20th century. The work delves into themes of obsession and the depths of human emotion, with the opening novella focusing on a mysterious incident involving a passenger on a ship and a passionate encounter that hints at the darker side of desire and...

Authors: Stratz, Rudolph, 1864-1936

In Mindfulness

By Barbara Gutierrez

"Das deutsche Wunder: Roman" by Rudolph Stratz is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story appears to be a reflection on the occurrences surrounding World War I, particularly from the German perspective, and explores themes of national pride, political machinations, and the human experience of conflict. The text hints at the protagonist...

Authors: Lagerlöf, Selma, 1858-1940

In Meditation

By Barbara Gutierrez

"Christuslegenden" by Selma Lagerlöf is a collection of legends and stories inspired by the life of Christ, written in the early 20th century. The work intricately weaves biblical narratives with folklore and personal reflections, presenting a spiritual journey through various pivotal moments in Christianity. At the start of the narrative, Lagerlöf...

Authors: Schefer, Leopold, 1784-1862

In Ethics

By Barbara Gutierrez

"Achtzehn Töchter: Eine Frauen-Novelle" by Leopold Schefer is a fictional narrative written in the mid-19th century. The novella explores themes of love, societal expectations, and family dynamics, centering around the character of a young baron who reflects on various social entanglements and the beauty of women, specifically the eighteen daughter...

Authors: Bartsch, Rudolf Hans, 1873-1952

In Mindfulness

By Barbara Gutierrez

"Vom sterbenden Rokoko" by Rudolf Hans Bartsch is a historical novel likely written in the early 20th century. The story unfolds in a vibrant and nostalgic setting of Vienna during the late Rococo period, weaving together themes of art, culture, and the tension between traditional and emerging values. The narrative prominently features Wolfgang Ama...

Authors: Olfers, Sibylle, 1881-1916

In Spirituality

By Barbara Gutierrez

"Im Schmetterlingsreich" by Sibylle Olfers is a children's storybook written during the early 20th century. The narrative invites readers into a whimsical realm inhabited by butterflies, focusing on their joyful existence and the adventures of young butterflies known as "Puppen" and the little ones called "Räupchen." The book showcases themes of gr...

Authors: Eckstein, Ernst, 1845-1900

In Meditation

By Barbara Gutierrez

"Das Kind: Novelle" by Ernst Eckstein is a novella written in the late 19th century. The story introduces Graf Gerold Authenried, a nobleman deeply engrossed in numismatics, who appears to neglect his family, including his young daughter, Josefa, and his wife, Gräfin Adele. The narrative explores themes of obsession and familial relationships again...

Authors: Schaeffer, Albrecht, 1885-1950

In Spirituality

By Barbara Gutierrez

"Helianth. Band 1" by Albrecht Schaeffer is a novel written in the early 20th century. The book presents a rich narrative set in the North German plains, exploring the lives of two central characters, Georg and Anna, among others as they navigate their experiences and relationships amidst a backdrop of whimsical and introspective musings. At the st...