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Title: Aïssé
Credits: Produced by Jens Sadowski
Summary: "Aïssé" by René Schickele is a novella written during the early 20th century. This literary work explores the themes of love, identity, and social class through the lens of a young woman named Aïssé, who grapples with her status as a slave in a socially stratified society. The story unfolds primarily in France and India, examining the complexities of desire and the constraints imposed by societal expectations." The narrative centers around Aïssé, a former slave who is now cherished by the Chevalier d'Aydin. As their love story develops, Aïssé expresses her struggles with her past and societal perceptions of her worth. The Chevalier reflects on his life before meeting Aïssé, revealing a deep emotional connection between the two that challenges the norms of their society. Throughout the work, Aïssé's beauty and the depth of her love create a magical and poignant atmosphere, where themes of freedom, identity, and sacrifice are intricately woven together. The story culminates in Aïssé's struggle between love and societal expectation, ultimately leading to an exploration of death and an everlasting connection between the lovers, as they find solace in their love even beyond life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 81.5 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Author: Schickele, René, 1883-1940
Illustrator: Starke, Ottomar, 1886-1962
EBook No.: 41318
Published: Nov 8, 2012
Downloads: 72
Language: German
Subject: Short stories
Subject: German fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Aïssé
Credits: Produced by Jens Sadowski
Summary: "Aïssé" by René Schickele is a novella written during the early 20th century. This literary work explores the themes of love, identity, and social class through the lens of a young woman named Aïssé, who grapples with her status as a slave in a socially stratified society. The story unfolds primarily in France and India, examining the complexities of desire and the constraints imposed by societal expectations." The narrative centers around Aïssé, a former slave who is now cherished by the Chevalier d'Aydin. As their love story develops, Aïssé expresses her struggles with her past and societal perceptions of her worth. The Chevalier reflects on his life before meeting Aïssé, revealing a deep emotional connection between the two that challenges the norms of their society. Throughout the work, Aïssé's beauty and the depth of her love create a magical and poignant atmosphere, where themes of freedom, identity, and sacrifice are intricately woven together. The story culminates in Aïssé's struggle between love and societal expectation, ultimately leading to an exploration of death and an everlasting connection between the lovers, as they find solace in their love even beyond life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 81.5 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Author: Schickele, René, 1883-1940
Illustrator: Starke, Ottomar, 1886-1962
EBook No.: 41318
Published: Nov 8, 2012
Downloads: 72
Language: German
Subject: Short stories
Subject: German fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.