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Title:
Karl Ludwig Sand
Celebrated Crimes
Credits: Produced by David Widger
Summary: "Karl Ludwig Sand" by Alexandre Dumas is a historical account likely written in the early 19th century. The book tells the tragic story of Karl Ludwig Sand, a young German student who becomes embroiled in the political turmoil of post-Napoleonic Germany and ultimately commits the act of assassinating the playwright August von Kotzebue, whom he views as a traitor to his country. The narrative explores Sand's youth, his ideological motivations, and the complex interplay of personal and nationalistic fervor that lead him to take drastic measures. The opening of the book introduces us to Karl Ludwig Sand as he begins his journey towards Mannheim with the intent to assassinate Kotzebue. It provides detailed insights into Sand's background, painting a portrait of a sensitive yet determined young man marked by physical ailments due to childhood illnesses. We learn of his deep sense of duty to his country and the burden he feels in the face of its political state. Through early anecdotes showcasing his courageous spirit and moral convictions, we come to grasp the forming ideologies that drive him. Significant reflections in his journal convey his evolving thoughts towards the assassination act, highlighting his determination to act for the greater good, albeit through violent means. This initial section sets the stage for an exploration of ethical dilemmas surrounding patriotism and the sacrifices made in the name of national integrity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 65.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Dumas, Alexandre, 1802-1870
EBook No.: 2745
Published: Sep 22, 2004
Downloads: 259
Language: English
Subject: Crime
LoCC: Social sciences: Social pathology, Social and Public Welfare
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title:
Karl Ludwig Sand
Celebrated Crimes
Credits: Produced by David Widger
Summary: "Karl Ludwig Sand" by Alexandre Dumas is a historical account likely written in the early 19th century. The book tells the tragic story of Karl Ludwig Sand, a young German student who becomes embroiled in the political turmoil of post-Napoleonic Germany and ultimately commits the act of assassinating the playwright August von Kotzebue, whom he views as a traitor to his country. The narrative explores Sand's youth, his ideological motivations, and the complex interplay of personal and nationalistic fervor that lead him to take drastic measures. The opening of the book introduces us to Karl Ludwig Sand as he begins his journey towards Mannheim with the intent to assassinate Kotzebue. It provides detailed insights into Sand's background, painting a portrait of a sensitive yet determined young man marked by physical ailments due to childhood illnesses. We learn of his deep sense of duty to his country and the burden he feels in the face of its political state. Through early anecdotes showcasing his courageous spirit and moral convictions, we come to grasp the forming ideologies that drive him. Significant reflections in his journal convey his evolving thoughts towards the assassination act, highlighting his determination to act for the greater good, albeit through violent means. This initial section sets the stage for an exploration of ethical dilemmas surrounding patriotism and the sacrifices made in the name of national integrity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 65.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Dumas, Alexandre, 1802-1870
EBook No.: 2745
Published: Sep 22, 2004
Downloads: 259
Language: English
Subject: Crime
LoCC: Social sciences: Social pathology, Social and Public Welfare
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.