Timur: Novellen

Kasimir EdschmidProject Gutenberg · United StatesDec 2019

3.1

Word count: 205K words
Chapters: 21

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.Timur: Novellen by Kasimir EdschmidAuthor: Edschmid, Kasimir, 1890-1966,Language: German, Class: PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures, Release Date: May 13, 2010

Editor's review

Kasimir Edschmid was a major figure in German Expressionist literature. This collection, Timur: Novellen, was written in German and is in the public domain. The novellas continue the Expressionist preference for intense emotion, conflicts of fate, and exotic imagination; the historical figure Timur is given symbolic coloring through literary reworking, and the reading experience is briskly paced with vivid imagery. For readers interested in German short narrative style in the early twentieth century, or in Expressionist literature as a research interest, this is a rare and freely available text. Note that the book is in the original German and is an earlier digitized version with plain typography and notes; it is better suited as a primary source for literary reading or research than as an introductory guide.

Who it's for

A good fit for

Intermediate to advanced German readers who wish to read Expressionist literature in the original
Literature students studying early twentieth-century German short fiction
Readers interested in literary reimaginings of the Timur theme
Literature lovers who enjoy strong imagery and intense emotional narrative style

Not a good fit for

General readers with no German who need a Chinese translation
Readers expecting a systematic historical biography or source-textual scholarship
Readers who prefer light entertainment and are unaccustomed to Expressionist style

Reading tips

Learn the basic features of Expressionist literature first; the language style is easier to grasp on entering the text
Read piece by piece, noting imagery and emotional threads after each, rather than consuming it all at once
Read alongside historical background on Timur to distinguish fact from literary fiction
When encountering unfamiliar expressions, read through the whole passage first rather than checking every word, to preserve the narrative rhythm

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Project Gutenberg United States · Founded in 1971

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FAQ

Is this book in Chinese or German?

It is in the original German, a public-domain e-book from Project Gutenberg, with the language marked as German. There is no Chinese translation; it is suited to readers with German reading ability.

Do I need to know Timur's history first to read it?

Not necessarily. These novellas are literary creations focused on Expressionist emotion and imagery rather than historical reconstruction. Some background helps, but the text can be read directly for its literary experience.

Is it suitable as an introduction to Expressionist literature?

Yes, but some German is required. Edschmid is one of the representative Expressionist writers, and the pieces here are short to medium length, making the style relatively easy to grasp; if you know nothing about the movement, read one or two introductory articles first.

What should I keep in mind when reading the e-book?

This is an earlier digitized public-domain text with plain typography and notes, and formatting may be inconsistent. Use reading software with adjustable fonts and have a dictionary tool ready to assist.

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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.