TY  - BOOK
AU  - Bonsels,Waldemar
TI  - Eros und die Evangelien, aus den Notizen eines Vagabunden
AV  - PT 
PY  - 2010///
CY  - Salt Lake City, UT
PB  - Project Gutenberg
KW  - German fiction -- 20th century
N1  - Release date is 2010-09-01; E-text prepared by Norbert H. Langkau, Peter Simon, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team; Original publication data not identified
N2  - "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.)
UR  - https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/33603
ER  -