Winter. Tage.

Kasimir EdschmidProject Gutenberg · United StatesDec 2019

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Word count: 23K words
Chapters: 3

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.Winter. Tage. by Kasimir EdschmidAuthor: Edschmid, Kasimir, 1890-1966,Language: German, Class: PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures, Release Date: Sep 18, 2012

Editor's review

Winter. Tage. is a German-language work by Kasimir Edschmid; the title may be understood as "Winter. Days.", suggesting a diary-like or fragmentary form of writing. Edschmid was an important participant in early twentieth-century German Expressionist literature, known for prose marked by intense sensory impressions and condensed syntax. The book is short but dense, suited to reading in sections on quiet winter days while savoring its capture of season, city, and inner states. As a public-domain electronic text from Project Gutenberg, it is in the original German with no Chinese parallel text, so readers need some German reading ability. Rather than trying to finish it in one sitting, treat it as a set of winter sketches and notice how the author builds atmosphere through short sentences and imagery. For German study, read through once for overall mood, then go section by section with a dictionary to appreciate the Expressionist language experiments.

Who it's for

A good fit for

Language learners with intermediate or higher German reading ability
Readers interested in German Expressionist literature and early twentieth-century German prose
Literary readers who enjoy short, fragmentary writing and atmospheric description
Researchers and collectors seeking free public-domain German originals

Not a good fit for

Readers with no German who want a Chinese translation
Readers who prefer complete plots and clear storylines
Beginners who need detailed notes or guided introductions

Reading tips

Read section by section, one or two paragraphs at a time, leaving time to savor the language.
First read through for atmosphere; then reread to look up unfamiliar words and sentence patterns.
Keep a notebook to record recurring images and observe the author's word preferences.
Consult background on early twentieth-century German Expressionism to understand the style.

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Project Gutenberg United States · Founded in 1971

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FAQ

Is there a Chinese translation of this book?

According to available information, this is a public-domain German e-book released by Project Gutenberg, with no Chinese translation indicated. Readers need German reading ability or should use dictionaries and translation tools as aids.

Who was Kasimir Edschmid?

Kasimir Edschmid (1890–1966) was a German writer closely associated with early twentieth-century German Expressionist literature. His work is known for intense linguistic experimentation and sensory description, a style also evident in this book.

Is this book suitable for learning German?

It can serve as supplementary reading for intermediate or higher learners. Its condensed syntax and dense imagery make it unsuitable for complete beginners; it is better to have some vocabulary first and read closely section by section with a dictionary.

What should I do if the reading feels obscure?

The language is dense, so finding it obscure at first is normal. Try skipping unfamiliar words to grasp the overall mood, then go back section by section to look them up; alternatively, learn the basic features of Expressionist literature before approaching the text.

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About the author

Kasimir Edschmid Author · German · 1890–1966

Kasimir Edschmid (1890–1966) was a German writer and theorist of Expressionist literature, born in Darmstadt in 1890 and died in Switzerland in 1966. His 1919 essay On Expressionism in Literature and the New Poetry is regarded as a theoretical manifesto of the movement and played an important role in spreading Expressionist literary ideas. His work spans novels, novellas, and essays, with representative titles including Die sechs Mündungen, Das rasende Leben, Timour, Die Fürstin, and Die Amazone, as well as Das Bücher-Dekameron and numerous travel books. His writing ranges widely in subject matter, with intense, often transformative language that seeks to express inner experience, bearing clear Expressionist traits. Sixteen of his works are held in the collection. Public information is limited, so biographical details are omitted here, and this introduction focuses on his themes, style, and theoretical influence.