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    <title>Gefängnis zum Preußischen Adler</title>
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    <title>Das Gefängnis zum Preussischen Adler :  Eine selbsterlebte Schildbürgerei</title>
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    <namePart>Wille, Bruno</namePart>
    <namePart type="date">1860-1928</namePart>
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    <dateIssued encoding="marc">2023</dateIssued>
    <issuance>monographic</issuance>
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  <abstract>"Das Gefängnis zum Preußischen Adler: Eine selbsterlebte Schildbürgerei" by Bruno Wille is a reflective narrative likely written in the early 20th century. This work captures the author's experiences and musings during his time in a peculiar and almost absurdist setting, characterized by bureaucratic absurdities and whimsical events reminiscent of the Schildbürger tales. The protagonist contemplates themes of nature, freedom, and societal constraints, making it a philosophical exploration set against a backdrop of a whimsical reality.  The opening of the work sets a serene yet introspective tone, introducing readers to the vivid natural setting by the Müggelsee, where the protagonist soaks in the beauty of spring and reflects on the concept of rebirth associated with Easter. Using the metaphor of a "frozen Christ," the narrator encourages an awakening from the lethargy of winter, both in nature and within oneself. The piece seamlessly intertwines personal memories and allegorical references, hinting at larger societal issues, such as personal freedom versus societal norms, while also introducing elements of magical realism through the "Löweneckerchen" and other symbols of nature. This evokes a reflective and philosophical mood that invites readers to ponder their relationships with their surroundings and the constraints imposed by society. (This is an automatically generated summary.)</abstract>
  <note>Release date is 2023-06-22</note>
  <note>The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net</note>
  <note>Originally published: Germany: Eugen Dieterichs, 1914</note>
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    <topic>Autobiographies</topic>
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  <subject>
    <topic>Authors, German -- 19th century -- Biography</topic>
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  <subject>
    <topic>Wille, Bruno, 1860-1928</topic>
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  <subject>
    <topic>Church and state -- Germany -- Prussia</topic>
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  <subject>
    <topic>Freedom of religion -- Germany -- Prussia</topic>
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      <publisher>Germany: Eugen Dieterichs, 1914</publisher>
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