Project Gutenberg 2005-10-01 Public domain in the USA. 103 Heyse, Paul 1830 1914 Heise, Paul Heyse, Paul Johann Ludwig von Der letzte Zentaur Produced by Delphine Lettau and Gutenberg Projekt-DE "Der letzte Zentaur" by Paul Heyse is a novella written in the early 20th century, specifically in 1904. The story revolves around the themes of nostalgia, the passage of time, and the clash between the ancient and modern worlds, as represented by the mythical creature, the centaur, who finds himself in a contemporary society that has moved on from the ideals of beauty and myth. The novella intricately intertwines elements of realism and fantasy, showcasing the characters' deep reflections on their lost past and the changing landscape of their existence. The narrative begins with a protagonist wandering through a quiet city and reminiscing about his youthful adventures in a wine tavern, now evoking a sense of melancholic nostalgia. As he is drawn back into this familiar place, he encounters a gathering of old comrades, marked by changes and unspoken sorrows. The story takes a fantastical turn when the character meets a real centaur who has awakened after centuries, only to find himself lost in a world that has entirely forsaken the values of his ancient heritage. The centaur's interactions with the townsfolk lead to a poignant commentary on societal shifts, alienation, and the enduring human desire for connection, ultimately culminating in a bittersweet reflection on what is lost to progress and time. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 70.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. de Munich (Germany) -- Fiction PT Text DE Prosa Category: Science-Fiction & Fantasy Category: Novels Category: Mythology, Legends & Folklore Category: German Literature 97024 2025-08-04T07:56:14.855732 text/html 96845 2025-01-11T23:04:42.903306 text/html 101126 2025-08-04T07:56:18.722716 application/epub+zip 100044 2025-08-04T07:56:16.429727 application/epub+zip 100043 2025-08-04T07:56:15.398728 application/epub+zip 193428 2025-08-04T07:56:20.462692 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 186818 2025-08-04T07:56:18.129726 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 164533 2022-09-04T12:54:18.234065 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 87035 2025-08-04T07:56:14.635805 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 85862 2012-09-20T18:46:28 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18260 2025-08-04T07:56:20.606701 application/rdf+xml 12662 2025-08-04T07:56:15.904713 image/jpeg 3315 2025-08-04T07:56:15.642835 image/jpeg 35820 2012-09-20T18:48:00 application/octet-stream application/zip 100799 2025-08-04T07:56:14.864748 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