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Title: Caspar Hauser; oder, Die Trägheit des Herzens, Roman
Note: Wikipedia page about this book: https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caspar_Hauser_oder_Die_Tr%C3%A4gheit_des_Herzens
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Produced by Markus Brenner and the Online Distributed
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Summary: "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 of identity, human nature, and societal perceptions, making it a compelling exploration of the transition from innocence to experience. At the start of the tale, Caspar Hauser is discovered in a state of bewilderment and fear, having been held captive in a dark environment for an unknown period. His arrival incites curiosity among the townspeople, who are both fascinated and concerned about this "wild" child who seems incapable of comprehending the world around him. As he is observed and studied by local authorities and scholars, the complexities of his past begin to unravel, posing questions about his true identity and the potential trauma he has suffered. The opening chapters set a tone of intrigue and compassion as characters like Professor Daumer take an interest in helping Caspar navigate his new reality, while the townspeople's reactions reveal much about societal norms and the human inclination towards spectacle. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 78.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Wassermann, Jakob, 1873-1934
EBook No.: 25721
Published: Jun 7, 2008
Downloads: 303
Language: German
Subject: Biographical fiction
Subject: Germany -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction
Subject: Bayern (Bavaria, Germany : Province) -- Fiction
Subject: Hauser, Kaspar, 1812-1833 -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
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Title: Caspar Hauser; oder, Die Trägheit des Herzens, Roman
Note: Wikipedia page about this book: https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caspar_Hauser_oder_Die_Tr%C3%A4gheit_des_Herzens
Credits:
Produced by Markus Brenner and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
Summary: "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 of identity, human nature, and societal perceptions, making it a compelling exploration of the transition from innocence to experience. At the start of the tale, Caspar Hauser is discovered in a state of bewilderment and fear, having been held captive in a dark environment for an unknown period. His arrival incites curiosity among the townspeople, who are both fascinated and concerned about this "wild" child who seems incapable of comprehending the world around him. As he is observed and studied by local authorities and scholars, the complexities of his past begin to unravel, posing questions about his true identity and the potential trauma he has suffered. The opening chapters set a tone of intrigue and compassion as characters like Professor Daumer take an interest in helping Caspar navigate his new reality, while the townspeople's reactions reveal much about societal norms and the human inclination towards spectacle. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 78.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Wassermann, Jakob, 1873-1934
EBook No.: 25721
Published: Jun 7, 2008
Downloads: 303
Language: German
Subject: Biographical fiction
Subject: Germany -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction
Subject: Bayern (Bavaria, Germany : Province) -- Fiction
Subject: Hauser, Kaspar, 1812-1833 -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.