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Hesse, Hermann
1877
1962
Lauscher, Hermann
Sinclair, Emil
Nachbarn: Erzählungen
Die Verlobung -- Karl Eugen Eiselein -- Garibaldi -- Walter Kömpff -- In der alten Sonne.
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"Nachbarn: Erzählungen" by Hermann Hesse is a collection of short stories written in the early 20th century. The narratives explore human emotions and relationships, often set against a backdrop of social change. The opening story introduces Andreas Ohngelt, a quiet and shy man who struggles with his self-identity, love, and societal expectations, particularly regarding his romantic aspirations. At the start of the first story, we meet Andreas Ohngelt, a reserved and gentle character who operates a small white goods shop in a quaint, unchanging neighborhood. Throughout his youth, he has harbored unreciprocated affections for various women but remains largely unnoticed, leading to deep feelings of inadequacy. Despite his earnest attempts to improve his appearance and charm, Okhngelt's self-doubt persists, particularly as he approaches the age of thirty without having achieved his dreams of romance. The narrative delves into his internal struggles as he reluctantly agrees to join a choral group suggested by his mother. As Ohngelt navigates this new social environment, he grapples with feelings of comedy and tragedy, revealing the complexities of human interaction, longing, and the quest for acceptance in an evolving world. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 75.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Short stories, German
German fiction
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Category: German Literature
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