02138cam a22003013u 4500 33603 UtSlPG 20260610133751.0 m cr n 260607r2010||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG de iso639-1 PT Bonsels, Waldemar, 1881?-1952 Eros und die Evangelien, aus den Notizen eines Vagabunden Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2010 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2010-09-01 E-text prepared by Norbert H. Langkau, Peter Simon, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team "Eros und die Evangelien, aus den Notizen eines Vagabunden" by Waldemar Bonsels is a fictional narrative written in the early 20th century. This introspective work delves into themes of love, suffering, and existential reflection through the experiences of a wandering protagonist. The main characters include an unnamed vagabond and Asja, a sick young woman whose condition brings forth poignant discussions about life, love, and mortality. The opening of the narrative captures the protagonist's visit to a shoemaker, where a seemingly trivial issue with his boots leads him to encounter Asja and her mother in their modest home. The scene unfolds against a backdrop of melancholy as the protagonist observes Asja, who is gravely ill yet exudes a quiet strength. Their dialogue evokes profound philosophical insights about suffering, existence, and the essence of love, highlighting a stark contrast between their hopes and harsh realities. This initial encounter lays the groundwork for a deeply emotional exploration of human connection and the search for meaning amidst life’s uncertainties. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified German fiction -- 20th century https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/33603 74449 74449