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050 4 _aPT
100 1 _aEttlinger, Karl,
_d1882-1939
245 1 0 _aBenno Stehkragen
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2010
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2010-01-17
508 _aProduced by Norbert H. Langkau, Bernd Meyer, Markus Brenner and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"Benno Stehkragen" by Karl Ettlinger is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story centers around Benno Stehkragen, a small and awkward bank clerk whose life is filled with the mundane routines of office work during a tumultuous time, likely set against the backdrop of World War I. The book explores themes of identity, societal expectations, and the inner workings of a deeply introspective character grappling with his existence. The opening of the novel finds Benno awakening in a field hospital after sustaining injuries from the war, introducing us to the existence of his manuscript, a chaotic collection reflecting the disorder of his life. As he navigates the memories of his pre-war existence, we are introduced to his work life at the bank, detailing the drudgery and humor found in his interactions with colleagues, particularly one notable Fräulein Böhle, who captivates him. Through witty internal monologues and vivid descriptions of his world, Ettlinger paints a poignant picture of a man whose trivial daily experiences harbor rich emotional depth, setting the stage for Benno's journey of self-discovery and the exploration of his unfulfilled dreams. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aFiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/31001
999 _c71847
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