Die Liebe: Novelle

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Die Liebe: Novelle

by Hans Kaltneker

DE·~1 hours

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Description

In this lyrical novella, two lovers grapple with the paradoxes of devotion, desire, and the weight of their promises. Their conversations ripple between tender confession and stark confession, revealing a bond that feels both fragile and inexorably strong. As they wander through memories of distant travels and fleeting encounters, the narrative weaves philosophical reflections on love’s power to both uplift and consume.

Against a backdrop of stormy emotions, the pair confront moments of doubt, jealousy, and the temptation of other worlds that beckon beyond their shared life. Their dialogue, rich with metaphor and vivid imagery, invites listeners to feel the intensity of longing and the struggle to remain true to one another. The story remains rooted in the first act’s exploration of how love can become a crucible, testing the characters’ resolve without yet disclosing the ultimate outcome.

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Language

de

Duration

~1 hours (97K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.)

Release date

2021-10-03

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Hans Kaltneker

Hans Kaltneker

1895–1919

Austrian playwright and poet Hans Kaltneker lived only 24 years, yet his intense, lyrical dramas left a strong impression on German-language theater. His work is often remembered for its emotional depth and the sense of urgency shaped by war, illness, and a life cut short.

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