Project Gutenberg 2004-05-01 Public domain in the USA. 96 Sudermann, Hermann 1857 1928 Sudermann, Herman Sunderman, Hermann Sudermann, H. (Hermann) Soini, Lauri 1875 1919 Ahava, Juho Soininen, L. Sauramo, Lauri Soininen, Lauri Turso, Iku Der Katzensteg. Finnish Kissanporras: Romaani Produced by Riikka Talonpoika, Ari J Joki and PG Distributed Proofreaders "Kissanporras: Romaani" by Hermann Sudermann is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story is set in post-war Europe, primarily focusing on the experiences of young soldiers returning home from the battlefield. The narrative intricately explores themes of honor, shame, and the complex emotional aftermath of war, with specific attention given to the character of Lieutenant Boleslav von Schranden as he confronts the legacy of his father's actions during the conflict. The opening of the novel introduces a war-weary world in turmoil following a peace agreement, painting a vivid landscape of destruction and contrasting jubilation among returning soldiers. Amidst this backdrop, Lieutenant Boleslav finds himself in a tavern surrounded by fellow veterans, who recount their wartime exploits while he remains somewhat detached, grappling with feelings of shame stemming from his father's alleged betrayal during the war. The camaraderie and celebration among the men starkly contrast with Boleslav's internal struggle, foreshadowing a deeper exploration of personal and familial conflict as the story unfolds. The stage is set for a poignant exploration of identity, loyalty, and the lingering scars left by war. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 42.8 (College-level). Difficult to read. fi Fiction PT Text Category: Historical Novels Category: Novels Category: German Literature 571230 2025-07-05T14:27:14.691613 text/html 666402 2024-10-28T19:27:10 text/html 281428 2025-07-05T14:27:23.636581 application/epub+zip 291061 2025-07-05T14:27:17.581594 application/epub+zip 281203 2025-07-05T14:27:16.385614 application/epub+zip 535178 2025-07-05T14:27:28.250591 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 502656 2025-07-05T14:27:22.900566 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 465367 2022-09-06T20:22:17.010495 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 512588 2023-10-06T05:12:27.050537 text/plain 492820 2024-10-28T19:27:10 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16914 2025-07-05T14:27:28.387557 application/rdf+xml 14722 2025-07-05T14:27:16.899597 image/jpeg 3823 2025-07-05T14:27:16.641630 image/jpeg 275905 2025-07-05T14:27:14.737640 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog de.wikipedia en.wikipedia fi.wikipedia en.wikipedia