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100	1		_aSchaukal, Richard von, _d1874-1942
245	1	0	_aLeben und Meinungen des Herrn Andreas von Balthesser, eines Dandy und Dilettanten
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2020
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2020-05-03
508			_aProduced by the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
520			_a"Leben und Meinungen des Herrn Andreas von Balthesser, eines Dandy und Dilettanten" by Richard Schaukal is a novel written in the early 20th century. The book presents a satirical exploration of societal norms, aesthetics, and the concept of dandyism, as narrated by the flamboyant protagonist, Andreas von Balthesser. Balthesser embodies the contradictions of a dandy and dilettante, offering his musings and critiques on art, culture, and fashion through his unique lens. The opening of the book introduces us to Andreas von Balthesser as he arrives at a gathering of intellectuals to give a lecture on art, albeit with a sardonic tone. His casual elegance and irreverent attitude set the tone for the evening, revealing his disdain for conventional cultural values. As he engages with a somewhat perplexed audience, he provocatively challenges their ideas of culture and artistry, positioning himself as a figure who revels in the complexities of identity and presentation, both socially and artistically. This initial lecture serves as a reflective prelude to the various discussions and experiences that will unfold throughout the narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aAustrian fiction
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/62006
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