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100 1 _aMay, Karl,
_d1842-1912
240 1 0 _aMein Leben und Streben. English
245 1 0 _aMy Life and My Efforts
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2001
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aTranslation of Mein Leben und Streben.
500 _aRelease date is 2001-08-01
520 _a"My Life and My Efforts" by Karl May is an autobiography written in the early 20th century. This work reflects on the author’s tumultuous life experiences, focusing on themes of personal struggle, redemption, and the quest for truth. It provides insights into May’s formative years, including his relationships and the social context of his upbringing. At the start of the autobiography, Karl May introduces readers to his philosophical perspective through an allegorical tale about the lands of Ardistan and Jinnistan, representing selfishness and virtue, respectively. He recounts his childhood experiences growing up in poverty, detailing the hardships faced by his family and the complicated dynamics with his parents, particularly his father's violent temper. The narrative shifts between reflective commentary and personal anecdotes, illustrating May's growth and the influence of his grandmother, a significant figure in his early life who shaped his understanding of love and morality. The opening portion highlights May’s introspective nature, as he grapples with the difficult truths of his past while striving for a greater understanding of his identity and purpose. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aMay, Karl Friedrich, 1842-1912
653 _aAuthors, German -- 19th century -- Biography
700 1 _aOlesch, Gunther
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/2780
999 _c44856
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