Der Zauberberg. Erster Band
- Approximate level
- C1
- Length
- 147,079 words
- Reading time
- 12 h 15 min
- Chapters
- 33
- Language
- German
- On Project Gutenberg since
- 2021
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This novel follows a young man traveling from Hamburg to a sanatorium in the Swiss Alps. Written in the early twentieth century, the text features sophisticated, long sentences and a rich, descriptive vocabulary. You will encounter detailed observations about travel and the transition between different landscapes. The prose is demanding due to its complex structure and formal tone, making it a challenging but rewarding read for those looking to deepen their understanding of advanced German literary style and cultural themes.
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Subjects
- Germany -- Fiction
- Sanatoriums -- Fiction
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