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Der Pilger Kamanita - Ein Legendenroman von Karl Gjellerup
Inhaltsverzeichnis
I. DER ERHABENE BEGRÜSST DIE STADT DER FÜNF HÜGEL
II. DIE BEGEGNUNG
III. NACH DEM UFER DER GANGA
IV. DIE BALLSPIELERIN
V. DAS MAGISCHE BILDNIS
VI. AUF DER TERRASSE DER SORGENLOSEN
VII. IN DER SCHLUCHT
A pilgrim arrives at the legendary City of the Five Hills, where sun‑lit terraces shimmer like topaz and amethyst, and the air hums with the scent of rice fields and blossoming gardens. The landscape is painted in radiant colors, each hill crowned with temples and caves that whisper ancient stories. As the traveler pauses to take in the breathtaking vista, the city’s timeless architecture seems to bridge the mortal world and the realm of the divine, inviting the listener into a realm where myth and history intertwine.
The narrative then turns inward, recalling the pilgrim’s early years of restless searching, fierce ascetic trials, and the moment of awakening that transformed him from a wandering seeker into a bearer of profound wisdom. Guided by encounters with monks, kings, and enigmatic sages, his journey promises further encounters with hidden teachings and mystical visions. Listeners are drawn into a tale of inner struggle and spiritual discovery, set against a richly imagined tapestry of ancient India.
Language
de
Duration
~8 hours (467K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2005-02-07
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1857–1919
A Danish poet, novelist, and dramatist, he moved from early naturalism toward idealist and spiritual themes, creating works that stirred debate in Scandinavian literary life. He shared the 1917 Nobel Prize in Literature, though much of his writing life unfolded in Germany rather than Denmark.
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