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Zweig, Stefan
1881
1942
Branch, Stephen
Amok: Novellen einer Leidenschaft
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amok_(novella) Wikipedia page about this book: https://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amok_(Zweig)
Der Amokläufer -- Die Frau und die Landschaft -- Phantastische Nacht -- Brief einer Unbekannten -- Die Mondscheingasse.
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"Amok: Novellen einer Leidenschaft" by Stefan Zweig is a collection of novellas written in the early 20th century. The work delves into themes of obsession and the depths of human emotion, with the opening novella focusing on a mysterious incident involving a passenger on a ship and a passionate encounter that hints at the darker side of desire and desperation. The opening of the narrative introduces the protagonist aboard the "Oceania," a ship sailing from Kolkata to Europe. As he grapples with a suffocating atmosphere filled with overly chatty fellow passengers, he longs for solitude and reflection amidst his turbulent emotions. His encounter with a shadowy neighbor sparks a curiosity that consumes him, particularly as the stranger seems haunted by a personal tragedy. This initial meeting sets the stage for a psychological exploration of passion, guilt, and the human condition, ultimately foreshadowing the tumultuous events that are set to unfold. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 78.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Austrian fiction
Short stories, Austrian
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Category: Novels
Category: German Literature
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