02445cam a22003253u 4500 49390 UtSlPG 20260610134133.0 m cr n 260607r2015||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG de iso639-1 PT Ernst, Paul, 1866-1933 Der Tod des Cosimo Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2015 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2015-07-07 Der Tod des Cosimo -- Der Dichter und die Schauspielerin -- Aus den Aufzeichnungen des Musikers -- Das Gespenst -- Das hölzerne Becherlein -- Die Venus -- Ein Eid -- Der Tod des Dichters -- Manto und Sextilius -- Die beiden Maler -- Die Liebe des Flibustierführers. Produced by The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "Der Tod des Cosimo" by Paul Ernst is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. The narrative unfolds during the tumultuous days surrounding the death of Cosimo de' Medici, a pivotal figure in Florence, as the citizens grapple with the fervent sermons of Savonarola, leading to a complex interplay of power, faith, and sacrifice. It delves into the lives of key characters, including the dying Cosimo and the fervent preacher Savonarola, as they navigate their intertwined fates within the charged atmosphere of Florentine society. The opening of the novel presents a vivid and unsettling scene where the fear of Savonarola grips Florence. As he preaches penance, the citizens willingly bring their possessions to be burned, exemplified by a poignant moment involving a painting of Venus, symbolizing lost beauty and joy, being sacrificed to the flames. Meanwhile, Cosimo lies on his deathbed, tormented by his choices and the looming specter of Savonarola's influence, reflecting on his rule and the nature of freedom and tyranny. This well-crafted introduction sets a somber tone, foreshadowing themes of mortality, sacrifice, and the harsh realities of societal change. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Short stories, German German fiction https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/49390 90228 90228