Project Gutenberg 2017-05-27 Public domain in the USA. 218 Wassermann, Jakob 1873 1934 Wassermann, Jacob Lewisohn, Ludwig 1882 1955 The World's Illusion, Volume 1 (of 2): Eva Produced by Henry Flower and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries) "The World's Illusion, Volume 1 (of 2): Eva" by Jakob Wassermann is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story introduces the central character, Bernard Gervasius Crammon, an affluent and well-traveled man with ties to various affluent circles in Europe. The novel explores themes of connections, the nature of relationships, and the impact of artistic expression, particularly focusing on the dancer Eva Sorel, who captivates Crammon and ignites a complex emotional landscape around her allure. The opening of this novel presents a vivid depiction of Crammon's life and social engagements as he navigates the worlds of art, charm, and influence. Initially, we see him waiting for two elderly relatives with whom he shares a close bond, demonstrating his affection for family amidst his life of leisure. As the narrative unfolds, we learn about Crammon's adventures, his interactions with various friends and notable figures, and hints of deep loneliness that underlie his seemingly glamorous life. The intricate tapestry of his relationships, including his admiration for the enchanting Eva Sorel and his observations of the theatre and arts, sets the stage for a profound exploration of desire, beauty, and the illusions they create. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 83.0 (6th grade). Easy to read. en German fiction -- Translations into English PT Text Category: Novels Category: German Literature 800189 2025-07-22T04:27:53.726049 text/html 789216 2024-10-23T02:08:47 text/html 466876 2025-07-22T04:28:02.843972 application/epub+zip 476298 2025-07-22T04:27:55.209010 application/epub+zip 391637 2025-07-22T04:27:54.514023 application/epub+zip 690636 2025-07-22T04:28:08.919927 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 641659 2025-07-22T04:28:02.078959 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 557006 2022-09-24T23:37:43.410589 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 751871 2025-07-22T04:27:52.266048 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 731927 2024-10-23T02:08:47 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17194 2025-07-22T04:28:09.069933 application/rdf+xml 16328 2025-07-22T04:27:54.625990 image/jpeg 2746 2025-07-22T04:27:54.570009 image/jpeg 429077 2025-07-22T04:27:53.902995 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 de.wikipedia en.wikipedia