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Title: Der Pilger Kamanita: Ein Legendenroman
Credits: E-text prepared by Inka Weide and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary: "Der Pilger Kamanita: Ein Legendenroman" by Karl Gjellerup is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story is set within a historical and spiritual framework, primarily focusing on the life and journey of the Buddha. The protagonist, Kamanita, embarks on a pilgrimage that interweaves themes of love, enlightenment, and the struggle for spiritual fulfillment against the backdrop of ancient Indian culture. The opening of the novel introduces the illustrious figure of Buddha as he approaches the city of Rajagaha. The serene setting captures his reflections on the past, recalling his earlier struggles for enlightenment and the personal transformations he has undergone. As he prepares for the final leg of his journey into Nirvana, the narrative shifts between his contemplative thoughts and the vibrant imagery of the landscape around him. The text establishes a contemplative tone, filled with rich descriptions that invoke both the beauty and transience of life. Kamanita's eventual path unfolds as he seeks a place to rest, hinting at further encounters and developments that will shape his quest for understanding and connection amidst divine ideals. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 65.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Gjellerup, Karl, 1857-1919
EBook No.: 14962
Published: Feb 7, 2005
Downloads: 157
Language: German
Subject: Gautama Buddha -- Fiction
Subject: Religious fiction
Subject: Buddhists -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Der Pilger Kamanita: Ein Legendenroman
Credits: E-text prepared by Inka Weide and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary: "Der Pilger Kamanita: Ein Legendenroman" by Karl Gjellerup is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story is set within a historical and spiritual framework, primarily focusing on the life and journey of the Buddha. The protagonist, Kamanita, embarks on a pilgrimage that interweaves themes of love, enlightenment, and the struggle for spiritual fulfillment against the backdrop of ancient Indian culture. The opening of the novel introduces the illustrious figure of Buddha as he approaches the city of Rajagaha. The serene setting captures his reflections on the past, recalling his earlier struggles for enlightenment and the personal transformations he has undergone. As he prepares for the final leg of his journey into Nirvana, the narrative shifts between his contemplative thoughts and the vibrant imagery of the landscape around him. The text establishes a contemplative tone, filled with rich descriptions that invoke both the beauty and transience of life. Kamanita's eventual path unfolds as he seeks a place to rest, hinting at further encounters and developments that will shape his quest for understanding and connection amidst divine ideals. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 65.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Gjellerup, Karl, 1857-1919
EBook No.: 14962
Published: Feb 7, 2005
Downloads: 157
Language: German
Subject: Gautama Buddha -- Fiction
Subject: Religious fiction
Subject: Buddhists -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.