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100 1 _aDumas, Alexandre,
_d1802-1870
245 1 0 _aKarl Ludwig Sand :
_bCelebrated Crimes
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2004
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2004-09-22
508 _aProduced by David Widger
520 _a"Karl Ludwig Sand" by Alexandre Dumas is a historical account likely written in the early 19th century. The book tells the tragic story of Karl Ludwig Sand, a young German student who becomes embroiled in the political turmoil of post-Napoleonic Germany and ultimately commits the act of assassinating the playwright August von Kotzebue, whom he views as a traitor to his country. The narrative explores Sand's youth, his ideological motivations, and the complex interplay of personal and nationalistic fervor that lead him to take drastic measures. The opening of the book introduces us to Karl Ludwig Sand as he begins his journey towards Mannheim with the intent to assassinate Kotzebue. It provides detailed insights into Sand's background, painting a portrait of a sensitive yet determined young man marked by physical ailments due to childhood illnesses. We learn of his deep sense of duty to his country and the burden he feels in the face of its political state. Through early anecdotes showcasing his courageous spirit and moral convictions, we come to grasp the forming ideologies that drive him. Significant reflections in his journal convey his evolving thoughts towards the assassination act, highlighting his determination to act for the greater good, albeit through violent means. This initial section sets the stage for an exploration of ethical dilemmas surrounding patriotism and the sacrifices made in the name of national integrity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aCrime
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/2745
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