Wie wir einst so glücklich waren! by Wilhelm Speyer
"Wie wir einst so glücklich waren!" by Wilhelm Speyer is a novella written in the early 20th century. The text dives into themes of loneliness, nostalgia, and the exploration of youth and identity through the eyes of the protagonist, a young man named Walter Regnitz. The story sets up a poignant contrast between the protagonist's current melancholic existence and the vibrant past he longs to . At the start of the narrative, the atmosphere is suffused with the autumnal melancholy as Walter reflects on his isolation while observing the relentless rain. He is filled with a profound sense of loneliness, realizing that he has no one to confide in or share his life with, not even a pet to keep him company. Walter’s memories drift to a summer filled with happiness spent in a nobleman's estate, where he recalls a young woman, Nina, whom he adored. As the opening unfolds, we witness the beginning of Walter's self-exploration as he navigates the paradox of feeling unworthy of love in a world that promises connection and fulfillment. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Speyer, Wilhelm, 1887-1952 |
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| Title | Wie wir einst so glücklich waren! |
| Note | Reading ease score: 84.1 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Jens Sadowski and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net. This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive. |
| Language | German |
| LoC Class | PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures |
| Subject | German fiction -- 20th century |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 59186 |
| Release Date | Apr 1, 2019 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| s | 139 s in the last 30 days. |
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