Kuin unta näkeväiset... : Päiväkirjanlehtiä by Helene Christaller
"Kuin unta näkeväiset... : Päiväkirjanlehtiä" by Helene Christaller is a collection of diary entries written in the early 20th century. The work explores the thoughts and feelings of the main character, a sick man grappling with his existential despair while residing in a sanatorium amidst the natural beauty of the Schwarzwald. The narrative delves into themes of illness, isolation, and the longing for connection. The opening portion presents the protagonist reflecting on
his deteriorating health and the sorrow that accompanies his diagnosis of tuberculosis. He describes a recent encounter with his doctor, who advised him to seek a quiet place, revealing the man's sense of impending doom and his internal struggle with despair. The diary sketches a vivid portrait of his surroundings and a deep yearning for love and meaning in a life overshadowed by illness. As he interacts with the few people in his life, including a devoted innkeeper and a young teacher, he wrestles with feelings of bitterness and self-reflection, setting the stage for a poignant exploration of the human condition. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Christaller, Helene, 1872-1953 |
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| Translator | Raitio, K. V. (Kosti Volmari), 1889-1929 |
| Title | Kuin unta näkeväiset... : Päiväkirjanlehtiä |
| Original Publication | Helsinki: Kust. Oy Ahjo, 1919. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 41.7 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Credits | Tuula Temonen and Tapio Riikonen |
| Language | Finnish |
| LoC Class | PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures |
| Subject | Diary fiction |
| Subject | German fiction -- Translations into Finnish |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 75647 |
| Release Date | Mar 17, 2025 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 270 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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