Authors: Ibsen, Henrik, 1828-1906

In Mystery

By Abil Kile

"Gespenster: Ein Familiendrama in drei Aufzügen" by Henrik Ibsen is a play written in the late 19th century. The story centers around the complex dynamics of a family, particularly focusing on the widow Helene Alving and her son Oswald, as well as their interactions with Pastor Manders and Engstrand. The themes of hidden truths, societal pressures,...

Authors: Raabe, Wilhelm, 1831-1910

In Mystery

By Abil Kile

"Zum wilden Mann" by Wilhelm Raabe is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story unfolds in a quaint German village centered around a pharmacy owned by Philipp Kristeller, who reflects on his past and the events that have led to his current state of life. The narrative hints at themes of nostalgia, loneliness, and the passage of time as Kr...

Authors: Kafka, Franz, 1883-1924

In Historical Fiction

By Abil Kile

"Ein Landarzt: Kleine Erzählungen" by Franz Kafka is a collection of short stories written in the early 20th century. The work explores various themes and human experiences through the lens of Kafka’s unique, often surreal, narrative style. Central to the opening story is the character of a rural doctor who faces absurd and nightmarish challenges i...

Authors: Frommel, Emil, 1828-1896

In Philosophy

By Abil Kile

"Eingeschneit: Eine Studentengeschichte" by Emil Frommel is a fictional narrative written in the late 19th century. The story centers around the humorous travels of three university students from Erlangen who embark on an adventure to explore the world, particularly to verify the professor's assertion that the Earth is round. The tale leans into th...

Authors: Arnim, Ludwig Achim, Freiherr von, 1781-1831

In Adventure

By Abil Kile

"Isabella von Ägypten: Kaiser Karl des Fünften erste Jugendliebe" by Achim von Arnim is a narrative written in the early 19th century. The story addresses themes of love, loss, and the mysterious connections between past and present, particularly focusing on Bella, a young girl mourning the loss of her father, who appears woven into a storyline ric...

Authors: Anzengruber, Ludwig, 1839-1889

In Historical Fiction

By Abil Kile

"Der G'wissenswurm: Bauernkomödie in drei Akten" by Ludwig Anzengruber is a comedic play written during the late 19th century. The story unfolds in a rural setting, focusing on the life and struggles of the wealthy farmer Grillhofer as he grapples with his conscience and the influences of those around him, particularly his scheming brother-in-law, ...

Authors: Rilke, Rainer Maria, 1875-1926

In Mystery

By Abil Kile

"Die Aufzeichnungen des Malte Laurids Brigge" by Rainer Maria Rilke is a novel written during the early 20th century. The narrative is centered around Malte Laurids Brigge, a young poet grappling with feelings of alienation and existential angst as he navigates life in Paris. The novel delves into themes of death, the search for identity, and the c...

Authors: Wieland, Christoph Martin, 1733-1813

In Philosophy

By Abil Kile

"Oberon" by Christoph Martin Wieland is a romantic epic poem written in the late 18th century. This intricate work employs elements of chivalry and fantasy, intertwining stories of knights, magical beings, and their adventures. At its center is the character of Hüon, a young knight on a quest, alongside themes of love and reconciliation, particular...

Authors: Wassermann, Jakob, 1873-1934

In Adventure

By Abil Kile

"Olivia oder Die unsichtbare Lampe" by Jakob Wassermann is a novel written in the late 19th century. The narrative revolves around the life of Olivia, a young girl navigating her childhood and adolescence marked by beauty, familial bonds, and emerging complexities of adult relationships. The story unfolds against the backdrop of Vienna, delving int...