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Aufsätze von Robert Walser
Inhalt
Brief von Simon Tanner
An die Heimat
Brief eines Mannes an einen Mann
Eine Theatervorstellung
In der Provinz
Frau und Schauspieler
Entwurf zu einem Vorspiel
The collection unfolds as a quiet conversation with a solitary mind that drifts between laughter and introspection. Walser’s prose is spare yet vivid, preserving the original spelling and punctuation while gently smoothing obvious printing slips. Each essay feels like a handwritten note, inviting listeners to linger over the subtle humor and the earnest, often shy observations about everyday moments. The narrator’s voice moves from playful self‑portrait to thoughtful contemplation, offering a gentle rhythmic flow that makes the pages feel alive when spoken.
Among the pieces is a tender, almost theatrical letter addressed to a woman who lives just beyond a thin wall. The writer balances pride and poverty, describing the fragile dance of hope, silence, and fleeting kindness that colors a brief encounter. This essay captures the bittersweet mixture of longing and self‑assurance, allowing listeners to glimpse the delicate balance between vulnerability and dignity that colors the whole work.
Language
de
Duration
~4 hours (230K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Jana Srna and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
Release date
2011-09-30
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1878–1956
A quietly original Swiss writer in the German language, he turned ordinary walks, small jobs, and passing thoughts into fiction that feels light on its feet and unexpectedly deep. Once admired by writers like Kafka and Hesse, his work has grown into a lasting touchstone of modern literature.
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