TY - BOOK AU - Edschmid,Kasimir TI - Die sechs Mündungen: Novellen AV - PT PY - 2010/// CY - Salt Lake City, UT PB - Project Gutenberg KW - German fiction -- 20th century N1 - Release date is 2010-02-23; Produced by Jens Sadowski; Original publication data not identified N2 - "Die sechs Mündungen: Novellen" by Kasimir Edschmid is a collection of short stories written in the early 20th century. This work comprises several novellas exploring deep human emotions centered around themes of resignation, profound sorrow, and the inevitable nature of death. The narratives seem to take a reflective and philosophical tone, delving into the psyche of the characters as they navigate profound emotional landscapes. The opening portion of the collection introduces the character Raoul Perten, who leaves his home and encounters a blend of thoughts and observations as he walks through the rain-soaked streets. Though initially mechanical in his movements, Raoul experiences moments of introspection and a detachment from his surroundings. The text suggests a sense of existential confusion as Raoul contemplates the emptiness of social interactions, societal expectations, and his place within it all. A pivotal moment occurs when he meets his uncle, leading him to express an unexpected desire to leave, revealing a shift in his inner world and foreshadowing a journey of exploration and self-discovery. (This is an automatically generated summary.) UR - https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/31376 ER -