Project Gutenberg 2012-07-08 Public domain in the USA. 153 Werfel, Franz 1890 1945 Werfel, Franz V. Werfel, Franciszek Die Versuchung: Ein Gespräch des Dichters mit dem Erzengel und Luzifer Produced by Jens Sadowski "Die Versuchung: Ein Gespräch des Dichters mit dem Erzengel und Luzifer" by Werfel is a philosophical dialogue likely written in the early 20th century. This work blends elements of poetic drama with deep existential themes, as it explores the nature of humanity, ambition, creativity, and the struggle between good and evil. The book revolves around the inner conflict of a poet as he grapples with his desires, the burden of creativity, and the allure of darker temptations embodied by Lucifer. The narrative unfolds as a conversation between the poet and both Satan and the Archangel, presenting a vivid examination of the tension between worldly success and spiritual fulfillment. As the poet interacts with these distinctive figures, he expresses his yearning for authenticity and depth in a superficial world. Simultaneously, he confronts the seductive offers of power, fame, and immortality from Satan, while the Archangel urges him toward a more profound understanding of his role in the universe. Ultimately, the poet comes to recognize his unique voice in the artistic struggle, understanding that the essence of his existence lies in the connection with humanity and the celebration of life itself, despite its inherent suffering. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 75.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. de German drama -- 20th century PT Text DE Lyrik Category: Plays/Films/Dramas Category: German Literature Category: Philosophy & Ethics 63129 2025-08-16T10:14:14.749536 text/html 39250 2024-10-23T09:30:24 text/html 114349 2025-08-16T10:14:20.951512 application/epub+zip 112734 2025-08-16T10:14:18.396491 application/epub+zip 92730 2025-08-16T10:14:17.021537 application/epub+zip 319348 2025-08-16T10:14:22.658468 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 310710 2025-08-16T10:14:20.055501 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 154098 2022-09-18T11:47:04.244189 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 49567 2025-08-16T10:14:14.436520 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 29714 2024-10-23T09:30:24 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16660 2025-08-16T10:14:22.781477 application/rdf+xml 23870 2025-08-16T10:14:17.526508 image/jpeg 4357 2025-08-16T10:14:17.272556 image/jpeg 114055 2025-08-16T10:14:14.756526 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 en.wikipedia