Authors: Kafka, Franz, 1883-1924

In Adventure

By Abil Kile

"Die Verwandlung" by Franz Kafka is a novella written in the early 20th century. The story centers around Gregor Samsa, a traveling salesman who wakes one morning to find himself transformed into a gigantic insect. This sudden and mysterious metamorphosis sets off a series of events that explore themes of alienation, guilt, and the struggles of fam...

Authors: Reuter, Christian, 1665-1712

In Mystery

By Abil Kile

"Schelmuffskys wahrhaftige, kuriöse und sehr gefährliche Reisebeschreibung" by Christian Reuter is a humorous narrative written in the late 17th century. The book follows the character Schelmuffsky, who embarks on a chaotic and amusing journey full of absurd events and interactions, laying bare the follies of society and human nature. At the start ...

Authors: Goethe, Johann Wolfgang von, 1749-1832

In Historical Fiction

By Abil Kile

"Faust: Der Tragödie zweiter Teil" by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe is a dramatic work written during the late 18th to early 19th century. The play continues the profound exploration of human experience and ambition initiated in the first part of "Faust," focusing on themes such as desire, creativity, and the quest for meaning. The central character, ...

Authors: Goethe, Johann Wolfgang von, 1749-1832

In Mystery

By Abil Kile

"Faust: Der Tragödie erster Teil" by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe is a dramatic work written during the late 18th century. The play delves into the struggles of the titular character, Faust, a disillusioned scholar who seeks greater meaning in life and ultimately makes a fateful pact with the devil, Mephistopheles. This timeless exploration of desire...

Authors: Goethe, Johann Wolfgang von, 1749-1832

In Adventure

By Abil Kile

"Reineke Fuchs" by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe is a narrative poem written during the late 18th century. The poem tells the story of a cunning fox, Reineke, who finds himself embroiled in various conflicts with other animals. As he faces accusations and seeks to navigate themes of deceit and justice, the work explores the nature of morality and surv...

Authors: Strindberg, August, 1849-1912

In Philosophy

By Abil Kile

"Fräulein Julie: Naturalistisches Trauerspiel" by August Strindberg is a naturalist play written in the late 19th century. The story centers around the tumultuous relationship between Fräulein Julie, a 25-year-old aristocrat, and Jean, a 30-year-old servant, set in a kitchen during Midsummer's Eve. The play explores themes of class struggle, power ...

Authors: Herzog, Rudolf, 1869-1943

In Philosophy

By Abil Kile

"Siegfried, der Held" by Rudolf Herzog is a collection of stories for German youth written in the early 20th century. The narrative revolves around the legendary figure Siegfried, exploring his early life, heroic deeds, and adventures against foes such as a dragon, as well as his encounters with other mythical characters. The text draws upon German...

Authors: Gellert, Christian Fürchtegott, 1715-1769

In Adventure

By Abil Kile

"C. F. Gellerts Sämmtliche Schriften" by Christian Fürchtegott Gellert is a collection of moral poems and miscellaneous writings likely written in the mid-18th century. The work encapsulates themes of virtue, friendship, and human kindness, encapsulated in various poetic forms, which seek to inspire and instruct readers on moral conduct and the imp...

Authors: Stern, Sigmon M. (Sigmon Martin)

In Historical Fiction

By Abil Kile

"Studien und Plaudereien. First Series" by Sigmon M. Stern is an introductory German language textbook designed for English-speaking children, written in the late 19th century. Specifically aimed at affluent American youth, this work provides a unique approach to learning German through conversational practice, vocabulary exercises, and cultural re...