Authors: Hoche, Alfred, 1865-1943

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By Abil Kile

"Die Freigabe der Vernichtung lebensunwerten Lebens" by Karl Binding and Alfred Hoche is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. The work engages with complex legal and ethical questions concerning the value of life, specifically addressing the concepts of euthanasia and the potential for the state to permit the end of lives dee...

Authors: Fechner, Gustav Theodor, 1801-1887

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By Abil Kile

"Das Büchlein vom Leben nach dem Tode" by Gustav Theodor Fechner is a philosophical exploration written in the early 19th century. The work delves into the nature of human existence, the concept of life after death, and the relationship between the physical and the spiritual realms. Fechner proposes a nuanced understanding of life as a multi-dimens...

Authors: Michaelis, Richard, 1839-1909

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By Abil Kile

"Ein Blick in die Zukunft" by Richard Michaelis is a critical analysis written in the late 19th century. This work serves as a response to Edward Bellamy's "Looking Backward," and it explores the implications of communism as proposed by Bellamy, arguing against the effectiveness and moral grounding of such a system. Michaelis presents a cautionary ...

Authors: Reimann, Hans, 1889-1969

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By Abil Kile

"Kobolz: Grotesken" by Hans Reimann is a collection of grotesque tales written in the early 20th century. The work explores the absurdities of life through a variety of narratives and characters, constructing a surreal landscape where the mundane often intersects with the bizarre. Each piece promises to engage with elements of humor, irony, and whi...

Authors: Leonhard, Rudolf, 1889-1953

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By Abil Kile

"Polnische Gedichte" by Rudolf Leonhard is a collection of poems that delves into themes of nationalism, identity, and the struggles faced by the Polish people during the early 20th century. Written in the wake of World War I, the collection reflects sentiments of hope, suffering, and the quest for justice, characteristic of the turbulent times in ...

Authors: Gumpert, Martin, 1897-1955

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By Abil Kile

"Verkettung: Gedichte" by Martin Gumpert is a collection of poems written during the early 20th century, specifically in the years leading up to and including World War I. The work is characterized by its deep emotional exploration of themes such as loss, despair, and the complexity of human relationships within the context of the tumultuous period...

Authors: Raabe, Wilhelm, 1831-1910

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By Abil Kile

"Der Junker von Denow" by Wilhelm Raabe is a historical novella written in the late 19th century. The narrative is set against the backdrop of the tumultuous events of the late 16th century, primarily focusing on Christoph von Denow, the titular young nobleman, as he navigates the chaos of war and rebellion during the siege of the city of Rees. The...

Authors: Steinert, Walter

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By Abil Kile

"Kleine deutsche Sprachlehre" by Hermann Bohm and Walter Steinert is a comprehensive guide to the German language written in the late 19th century. This educational publication intends to provide students with a succinct compilation of essential grammatical rules and structures necessary for mastering their native language in both speaking and writ...

Authors: Bloem, Walter, 1868-1951

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By Abil Kile

"Komödiantinnen: Roman" by Walter Bloem is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story is set among university students in Leipzig, focusing on Hans Thumser, a young student navigating academic life, camaraderie, and burgeoning passions. The plot incorporates themes of love, theater, and the student culture of the time, primarily through H...