Project Gutenberg 2021-02-02 Public domain in the USA. 214 Hesse, Hermann 1877 1962 Lauscher, Hermann Sinclair, Emil Kurgast: Aufzeichnungen von einer Badener Kur Wikipedia page about this book: https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kurgast Jens Sadowski "Kurgast: Aufzeichnungen von einer Badener Kur" by Hermann Hesse is a semi-autobiographical narrative written in the early 20th century. The work chronicles the experiences of a writer venturing into the realm of therapeutic bathing in Baden, dealing with both physical ailments and the introspective musings that arise from such a period of treatment. The protagonist reflects on themes of aging, human suffering, and the search for meaning amidst illness, highlighting his interactions with fellow patients and the therapeutic environment around him. The opening of the narrative sets a contemplative tone as the protagonist arrives in Baden and is immediately struck by the peculiar camaraderie formed among fellow patients. There are vivid descriptions of his initial observations of other ischiatic patients, leading to a complex mix of empathy and unintentional schadenfreude as he compares their ailments with his own. As he navigates his first day, he grapples with fears and hopes for recovery, while humorously contemplating the absurdities of his surroundings, from hotel accommodations to the nature of treatments. Hesse introduces a rich tapestry of thoughts about the human condition and wellness, blending personal reflection with keen social observation through his witty prose and philosophical inquiries. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 57.3 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. de Health resorts Hesse, Hermann, 1877-1962 Authors, German -- 20th century -- Biography PT Text Category: Biographies Category: German Literature 253442 2025-07-25T11:58:02.880340 text/html 252730 2021-02-02T17:18:20 text/html 163325 2025-07-25T11:58:07.335330 application/epub+zip 162221 2025-07-25T11:58:03.739342 application/epub+zip 151985 2025-07-25T11:58:03.293323 application/epub+zip 222880 2025-07-25T11:58:09.924321 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 200578 2025-07-25T11:58:06.686329 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 190528 2022-09-29T03:54:58.170714 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 232331 2025-07-25T11:58:02.624344 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 232007 2021-02-02T17:18:20 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 13716156 2021-02-03T06:47:42 application/octet-stream application/zip 20314 2025-07-25T11:58:10.066290 application/rdf+xml 8726 2025-07-25T11:58:03.380346 image/jpeg 2042 2025-07-25T11:58:03.335339 image/jpeg 91925 2021-02-02T17:18:40 application/octet-stream application/zip 133176 2021-02-02T17:18:40 application/octet-stream application/zip 138694 2025-07-25T11:58:02.908337 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 de.wikipedia en.wikipedia