Die Kurtisane Jamaica
Bethge, Hans, 1876-1946
Die Kurtisane Jamaica - 1 online resource : multiple file formats
Release date is 2007-11-09
Die Kurtisane Jamaica
Schloß Carnin
Das Bildnis der Geliebten
Nebelnacht
Ebeth
Die Hochzeit des Freundes
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"Die Kurtisane Jamaica" by Hans Bethge is a collection of novellas written in the early 20th century. The title piece follows the captivating character of Jamaica, a beautiful courtesan whose charm and allure draw the admiration of those around her, including the narrator who becomes enamored with her. The stories in the collection explore themes of desire, relationships, and social dynamics in a nuanced manner. The opening of the novella introduces Jamaica as a striking figure who captivates the narrator on a summer day as she walks gracefully through the streets. He is immediately drawn to her beauty and elegance, comparing her to a princess from an exotic land. As he follows her, a friend informs him of her background as a courtesan linked to prominent figures, including a prince and a Swedish count. Despite the nature of her profession, the narrator's infatuation grows, leading to an encounter where they flirt and plan a future meeting. However, the complexities of social relations and potential heartbreak are hinted as Jamaica becomes involved with other men, suggesting a blend of romance and the inevitable complications of love and desire in their interactions. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Short stories Love stories Germany -- Social life and customs -- 20th century -- Fiction Germany, Northern -- Fiction
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Die Kurtisane Jamaica - 1 online resource : multiple file formats
Release date is 2007-11-09
Die Kurtisane Jamaica
Schloß Carnin
Das Bildnis der Geliebten
Nebelnacht
Ebeth
Die Hochzeit des Freundes
Produced by Norbert H. Langkau, Irma Knoll and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net Produced by Norbert H. Langkau, Irma Knoll and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
"Die Kurtisane Jamaica" by Hans Bethge is a collection of novellas written in the early 20th century. The title piece follows the captivating character of Jamaica, a beautiful courtesan whose charm and allure draw the admiration of those around her, including the narrator who becomes enamored with her. The stories in the collection explore themes of desire, relationships, and social dynamics in a nuanced manner. The opening of the novella introduces Jamaica as a striking figure who captivates the narrator on a summer day as she walks gracefully through the streets. He is immediately drawn to her beauty and elegance, comparing her to a princess from an exotic land. As he follows her, a friend informs him of her background as a courtesan linked to prominent figures, including a prince and a Swedish count. Despite the nature of her profession, the narrator's infatuation grows, leading to an encounter where they flirt and plan a future meeting. However, the complexities of social relations and potential heartbreak are hinted as Jamaica becomes involved with other men, suggesting a blend of romance and the inevitable complications of love and desire in their interactions. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Short stories Love stories Germany -- Social life and customs -- 20th century -- Fiction Germany, Northern -- Fiction
PT