02284cam a22003493u 4500 17130 UtSlPG 20260610133412.0 m cr n 260607r2005||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG de iso639-1 PT Salus, Hugo, 1866-1929 Das blaue Fenster: Novellen Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2005 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2005-11-22 Pietà Der Rächer Das Meerweibchen Der Spiegel Produced by Markus Brenner and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://dp.rastko.net "Das blaue Fenster: Novellen" by Hugo Salus is a collection of short stories written in the early 20th century. The book explores themes of love, loss, and redemption, weaving rich narratives that often culminate in poignant reflections on the human condition. The opening of the collection introduces the story "Pietà," which begins with a vivid description of a solitary chapel nestled within a forest, evoking a sense of tranquility and mystery. The narrator, having discovered the chapel, becomes entranced by a blue glass window casting a serene light upon the grave of a noble maiden. The tale unfolds to reveal the lineage of suffering endured by the characters, including the noble Graf Otto Eberstein, his grieving wife, and their daughter Berta, raised in the shadow of illness and tragedy. As the narrative progresses, Berta's childhood is colored by loneliness and longing, juxtaposed against her father's growing despair and the stark realities of their existence in a world marked by loss and longing. This opening lays the groundwork for deeper themes of love and sacrifice that resonate throughout the collection. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Short stories Germany -- Fiction Prague (Czech Republic) -- Fiction Italy -- Fiction https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/17130 58518 58518