| Author |
Perutz, Leo, 1882-1957 |
| Title |
Zwischen neun und neun
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 85.4 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Jana Srna, Norbert H. Langkau and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
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| Summary |
"Zwischen neun und neun" by Leo Perutz is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story centers around Stanislaus Demba, a mysterious character with an apparent fascination for making an impression in various social contexts, and his interactions with a diverse cast, including Frau Püchl, the shopkeeper, and his encounters with the educated class. The narrative likely explores themes of identity, societal norms, and the complexities of human connection in a rapidly changing world. The opening of the novel introduces the reader to the setting of a local shop run by Frau Püchl, where the bustling activity of regular customers unfolds on a drizzly morning. Stanislaus Demba is portrayed as a peculiar figure, displaying anxious behavior as he waits to be served, which both intrigues and annoys those around him. His clumsiness and the strange insistence on peculiar requests hint at a deeper complexity in his character. As we follow the casual exchanges in the shop, the tension builds around Demba's motivations and personal struggles, setting the stage for a narrative filled with intrigue and social commentary. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
German |
| LoC Class |
PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
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| Subject |
Identity (Psychology) -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Vienna (Austria) -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Social classes -- Austria -- Vienna -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Social structure -- Austria -- Vienna -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
36901 |
| Release Date |
Jul 30, 2011 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Mar 16, 2012 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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