El deseo

Hermann SudermannProject Gutenberg · United StatesDec 2019

3.3

Word count: 293K words
Chapters: 30

Summary

Project Gutenberg was the first provider of free electronic books, or eBooks. Michael Hart, founder of Project Gutenberg, invented eBooks in 1971 and his memory continues to inspire the creation of eBooks and related technologies today.El deseo by Hermann SudermannAuthor: Sudermann, Hermann, 1857-1928,Language: Spanish, Class: PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures, Release Date: Jul 17, 2008

Editor's review

El deseo is a Spanish translation of a work by German author Hermann Sudermann, released by Project Gutenberg as a public-domain eBook. Sudermann was a fairly representative writer in German-language literature from the late nineteenth to early twentieth century, and his work often explores the tensions between social class, moral conflict, and individual desire. Presented in Spanish, this book suits readers familiar with the language who wish to broaden their reading in German literature. As a public-domain eBook, it is easy to access and convenient to read on electronic devices at any time. Readers may find it helpful to approach it against the backdrop of German Naturalism and turn-of-the-century social drama, noting the choices and costs that drive characters under the pressure of desire. Those learning Spanish and hoping to try reading literary texts in the original may also use this book as a moderately lengthed practice text whose style bears the marks of its era. Note that public-domain eBooks usually have simple formatting and few notes, so readers may need to supplement background information on the author and the period themselves.

Who it's for

A good fit for

Readers who know Spanish and want to read translations of German literature
Readers interested in late-nineteenth-century European literature and social themes
Learners who want to use public-domain ebooks for Spanish extensive reading practice
Those who enjoy reading classic public-domain works on electronic devices

Not a good fit for

Readers who do not know Spanish and can read only Chinese
Readers expecting detailed notes or an academic introduction
Readers who prefer fast-paced contemporary fiction and have limited patience for classical narrative

Reading tips

First learn about Sudermann's life and the background of German Naturalism, then enter the text.
As you read, note the threads of desire and moral conflict in the characters to grasp the themes as a whole.
Spanish learners can read a short section each day and mark unfamiliar words for later lookup.
After finishing, compare with other translations or criticism to test your understanding of the text.

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Project Gutenberg United States · Founded in 1971

Project Gutenberg is a digital publishing project focused on public-domain ebooks. Its publishing direction centers on classic literary works whose copyright has expired, covering genres such as poetry, drama, fiction, and epic. Representative books include Lyrical Ballads by Wordsworth and Coleridge, Proust's Du côté de chez Swann, Shakespeare's Macbeth and The Complete Works of William Shakespeare, Homer's The Iliad, Dante's La Divina Comèdia: Purgatòri, Cervantes's The History of Don Quixote, Volume 2, and Grahame's The Wind in the Willows. Its author resources consist mainly of classic Western writers such as Wordsworth, Proust, Shakespeare, Homer, Dante, Cervantes, Grahame, and Tolstoy. Its publishing feature is the provision of freely accessible ebooks in EPUB and Kindle formats; it is not a traditional publisher, and publicly available information is limited.

FAQ

In what language is this book?

According to the information, the book is in Spanish; it is a Spanish translation of a work by Sudermann, released by Project Gutenberg.

What is Project Gutenberg?

Project Gutenberg is a provider of free electronic books, founded by Michael Hart in 1971, dedicated to producing and distributing public-domain ebooks and related technologies.

What background knowledge is needed to read this book?

A basic understanding of late-nineteenth- to early-twentieth-century German literature and society is recommended, along with the ability to read Spanish, to better understand the work's historical context.

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About the author

Hermann Sudermann Author · German · 1857–1928

Hermann Sudermann (1857–1928) was a German writer and a leading representative of German Naturalism, born in Matzicken, East Prussia, and died in Berlin. He worked early in life as a tutor and journalist, and rose to fame in 1887 with the novel Dame Care. His plays Honour and Heimat (translated into English as Magda) won acclaim throughout Europe, and he also wrote The Cat's Bridge and Lithuanian Stories. His work spans fiction and drama, focusing on social reality and individual destiny with a realistic style and dramatic intensity. The library holds nineteen of his works, including The Undying Past, Magda: A Play in Four Acts, The Song of Songs, Dame Care, The Silent Mill, and Roses: Four One-Act Plays, commonly classified under inspirational growth.