Ludwig Lewisohn Bücher

Ein Meister der Darstellung des Lebens zu zweit ist hier am Werk. Wenig liegt ihm am Banalen, auch wenn das Banale unter seiner Feder zur Hölle wird. Die Liebe verkehrt sich zu einem Käfig, dessen Enge die Kräfte in äußersten Hass umschlagen lassen. New York. Es treffen aufeinander: ein Mann und eine Frau. Er ein junger Komponist, sie eine Veteranin des Lebens. Sie träumen von Liebe. Jeder auf seine Art, verborgen dem andern. Ihre Heirat erfolgt, weil das Leben es so will. Dann beginnt das Crescendo der gegenseitigen Verachtung, Erniedrigung, Zermalmung,. Eine Schlacht der Emotionen, mit blank gelegten Neven, perfide, gewaltig, ausweglos. Der finale Mord: ein Monument der Selbstbehauptung. 'Zugleich aber ist es auf Schritt und Tritt mehr und weniger als ein Roman, nämlich Leben, krasse und ungeträumte Wirklichkeit, und sein künstlerisches Schweigen ist an mehr als einer Stelle von der Art, dass es einem Schrei verzweifelt ähnlich ist.' Aus dem Vorwort von Thomas Mann

In this exploration of the mind-body connection, Ernst Feuchtersleben examines the role of suggestion in mental and physical health. This book is a must-read for psychologists, psychiatrists, and anyone interested in the intersection of mind and body.

In this powerful and poetic novel, the acclaimed writers Jakob Wassermann and Ludwig Lewisohn explore the complex and often conflicting nature of love, desire, and the human soul. Set against the backdrop of fin de siècle Vienna, The World's Illusion is a haunting and unforgettable masterpiece of modernist literature that will captivate readers with its depth, beauty, and emotional potency.

The significance of this work throughout human history has led to dedicated efforts for its preservation. By republishing it in a modern format, the intention is to ensure that its valuable insights and contributions remain accessible for both present and future generations.

Originally published in German in 1917, this novel offers a poignant and sometimes harrowing exploration of the human toll of war and the struggle for justice in its aftermath. Set during World War I, the novel follows a diverse cast of characters from various countries and backgrounds as they navigate the complex moral and emotional landscape of war and its aftermath.

Volume 2, subtitled Ruth, continues the story of the protagonists Friedrich von Tornefeld and Ruth, who represent different aspects of the human experience. Ruth is a talented and independent woman who marries Friedrich, a high-ranking officer and a man of wealth and privilege. The novel shifts focus from the public and societal issues of the first volume to the personal and intimate struggles between the characters, especially in their marriage.As Ruth grows increasingly disillusioned with the superficiality of high society, she embarks on a journey of self-discovery. The relationship between Ruth and Friedrich becomes strained as their ideals and desires clash, reflecting larger philosophical and existential questions about the meaning of life, love, and individual fulfillment. The novel’s critique of materialism and the corrupting nature of power becomes more focused on the emotional and psychological toll it takes on personal relationships.

This book is a compilation of Gerhart Hauptmann's later dramas in prose, which include The Maidens of the Mount, Griselda, and Gabriel Schillings Flight. These plays probe the depths of human emotion and reveal the harsh realities of life.