02397cam a22003253u 4500 45936 UtSlPG 20260610134044.0 m cr n 260607r2014||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG de iso639-1 PT Meyrink, Gustav, 1868-1932 Das grüne Gesicht: Ein Roman Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2014 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Green_Face Release date is 2014-06-11 Produced by Jana Srna, Jens Sadowski, mcbax and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Gesellschaft der Arno-Schmidt-Leser at http://www.gasl.org) "Das grüne Gesicht: Ein Roman" by Gustav Meyrink is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story likely explores themes of identity, fate, and the surreal aspects of life as experienced by its characters. The narrative unfolds in Amsterdam, introducing a foreigner who navigates the peculiarities of a local curiosity shop, encountering an array of bizarre characters and mystical elements. The opening of this novel introduces the main character, a well-dressed foreigner who stands indecisively on the streets of Amsterdam, caught in the throngs of locals. He steps into a peculiar shop, the "Vexiersalon" of Chidher Grün, where he observes a strange assortment of goods, including a paper mâché skull labeled as an oracle. As he interacts with various eccentric figures—a charming saleswoman and the enigmatic inhabitants of this vivid establishment—mysterious elements intertwine with his thoughts on existence and reality. The exploratory nature of the opening sets a contemplative tone as the protagonist grapples with feelings of alienation and the significance of his experiences amidst a fantastical backdrop. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified German fiction Amsterdam (Netherlands) -- Fiction https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/45936 86775 86775