Der Wassermann, Jakob 1873-1934 creator text utu 2006 monographic de 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Der goldene Spiegel: Erzählungen in einem Rahmen" by Jakob Wassermann is a collection of intertwined short stories written in the early 20th century. The book revolves around the character of Franziska, a young actress grappling with her aspirations and relationships as she navigates a world filled with her wealthy friends and the complexities of her artistic ambitions. The opening of this work introduces Franziska and her relationships with three young men: Rudolf Borsati, Georg Vinzenz Lamberg, and Cajetan von Prechtl, who are affluent members of society contrasting with her humble beginnings. Franziska is portrayed as a vibrant and aspiring actress who is both pursued and admired, yet feels an ongoing restlessness as she yearns for a more profound sense of life beyond social gatherings and superficial connections. When she mysteriously disappears with a man named Riccardo Troyer, her friends are left with her last gift—a golden mirror, symbolizing the intertwining of their fates and serving as a catalyst for the stories that follow. This intricate setup hints at themes of love, ambition, and the search for identity amidst societal expectations. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Franziska und die Freunde -- Was über den Spiegel beschlossen wurde -- Die Pest im Vintschgau -- Der Stationschef -- Geronimo de Aguilar -- Von Helden und ihrem Widerspiel -- Der Tempel von Apamea -- Die Gesangenen auf der Plassenburg -- Paterner -- Nimführ und Willenius -- Herr de Landa und Peter Hannibal Meier -- Begegnung -- Die Geschichte des Grafen Erdmann Promnitz -- Franziskas Erzählung -- Aurora -- Der Affe und der Spiegel. Release date is 2006-10-24 Produced by Markus Brenner and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net Original publication data not identified Short stories Germany -- Fiction PT Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/19611 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/19611 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133445.0 19611