02074cam a22003013u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003701000130007804000110009104100170010205000070011910000340012624500310016026400510019130000470024233600260028933700260031533800360034150000310037750800300040852012340043853400450167265300120171785600430172939277UtSlPG20260610133911.0mcr n260607r2012||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  a46044404  aUtSlPG 7ade2iso639-1 4aPT1 aEdschmid, Kasimir,d1890-196614aDie Achatnen Kugeln: Roman 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2012  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2012-03-27  aProduced by Jens Sadowski  a"Die Achatnen Kugeln: Roman" by Kasimir Edschmid is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story unfolds against a richly detailed European backdrop, particularly emphasizing themes of existential reflection, love, and adventure through the experiences of its primary character, the Marquis Vaudreuil. The setting hints at a dramatic interplay between human emotions and the environment, filled with intense imagery.  The opening of the book presents a dramatic scene in a moonlit garden where a duel is taking place. The atmosphere is thick with tension as shadows move and a life is lost, highlighting the theme of conflict and mortality. Following this, we see Vaudreuil grappling with the weight of his experiences and memories, revealing a complex nature filled with both ambition and a yearning for freedom. As he embarks on a journey from the garden towards the sea, the narrative captures his emotional struggles and his relationships with those around him, including his servant Baptiste. The beginning sets a vivid stage for the unfolding adventure, marked by the Marquis's desire for both connection and escape, ensuring the reader is intrigued by what comes next. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aFiction40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/39277