
ANNETTE KOLB WEGE UND UMWEGE
TORSO
REISEN 1904-1908 - I.
BEI TAINE
RANDGLOSSE ZUR PSYCHOLOGIE DER NATIONEN.
CAMBRIDGE
TRAUM UND HELLSEHEN
AUS EINEM TRAUMBUCH
LITERATUR
EINIGES ÜBER DEN GEIZ
The novel opens with a meditation on how thoughts push toward expression before we even know their shape. It questions the myth of true originality, comparing the mind’s quirks to the uneven surfaces of ancient statues. The prose moves between essay‑like reflection and vivid description, inviting listeners to consider how identity slips and reshapes itself.
In the center of this contemplation lives Marie, a young girl who discovers the world’s beauty under a rustling tree, only to feel a sudden dissonance when a fallen leaf tears apart in her hand. Placed in a remote monastery, she confronts boredom, towering mountains, and the stark contrast between the serene garden and the bleak surroundings. Through a strange mental game—repeating “I am I”—she watches her own sense of self spiral down dark corridors, feeling both the thrill of the chase and the terror of losing herself.
Language
de
Duration
~6 hours (356K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Jens Sadowski
Release date
2014-07-06
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1870–1967
A sharp, independent voice in German literature, this Munich-born writer used fiction and essays to argue for peace and understanding across borders. Her life stretched from imperial Germany through exile and return, giving her work unusual moral weight.
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