02418cam a22003253u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000350011324500460014826400510019430000470024533600260029233700260031833800360034450000310038050800970041152014200050853400450192865300240197365300230199765300120202085600430203299900170207553856UtSlPG20260610134236.0mcr n260607r2017||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d aUtSlPG 7ade2iso639-1 4aDD1 aSchäfer, Wilhelm,d1868-195214aDie dreizehn Bücher der deutschen Seele 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2017 a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats atextbtxt2rdacontent acomputerbc2rdamedia aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier aRelease date is 2017-01-01 aProduced by Peter Becker and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net a"Die dreizehn Bücher der deutschen Seele" by Wilhelm Schäfer is a philosophical work written in the early 20th century. The text explores the depths of the German spirit through a rich tapestry of poetic imagery and historical reflection, emphasizing the intertwined narratives of myth, nature, and human experience. The book delves into profound themes of identity, memory, and the essence of the soul, offering insight into the collective consciousness of the German people. The opening of the work introduces readers to its thematic core, as it contemplates the concept of history and its relation to personal and collective existence. It begins with a poignant call to Germans seeking to understand their heritage, suggesting that historical narratives, while meaningful, often lack the soul needed to truly resonate. The text evokes a sense of depth, describing the life of the soul as a mysterious and profound reservoir, connecting past experiences with future destinies. Through vivid imagery and references to deities and mythical figures, the author sets the stage for an exploration of the spiritual forces that shape both individual lives and the national character. This philosophical journey appears to bridge the gap between past and present, emphasizing the importance of recognizing the unseen currents that influence one's identity and existence. (This is an automatically generated summary.) nOriginal publication data not identified aFolklore -- Germany aGermany -- History aGermans40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/53856 c94690d94690