Schmitz, Oscar A. H. 1873-1931 creator Kubin, Alfred 1877-1959 text utu 2011 monographic de 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Haschisch: Erzählungen" by Oscar A. H. Schmitz is a collection of stories written during the late 19th century. The narratives explore themes related to hashish and its effects on consciousness, set against the backdrop of bohemian Parisian life, where eccentrics and artists dwell. The opening introduces characters engaged in conversations about ideals and experiences intertwined with the influence of drugs, hinting at deeper philosophical inquiries. At the start of the collection, the narrator recounts an evening spent in a quiet restaurant where he unexpectedly encounters Count Vittorio Alta-Carrara, discussing the artistic potential of hashish. The two men reminisce about their past meetings in various cultural settings and explore the theme of artistic aspiration coupled with the allure of narcotics. As they converse, Alta-Carrara invites the narrator to join him for an evening with like-minded individuals, suggesting an exploration into the heightened states of perception that hashish can facilitate. The narrative sets the stage for a series of experiences that will intertwine fantasy, reality, and the transformative power of drugs. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Haschisch : Der Haschischklub. Die Geliebte des Teufels. Eine Nacht des achtzehnten Jahrhunderts. Karneval. Die Sünde wider den heiligen Geist. Die Botschaft -- Der Schmugglersteig. Release date is 2011-10-15 Produced by Jens Sadowski Original publication data not identified Short stories, German Hashish -- Fiction PT Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/37763 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/37763 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133848.0 37763