Lebensansichten des Katers Murr by E. T. A. Hoffmann
"Lebensansichten des Katers Murr" by E. T. A. Hoffmann is a novel written in the early 19th century. The book mixes humor and philosophy through the unique perspective of Murr, a cat who narrates his experiences and thoughts on life, while also weaving in the fragmented biography of Johannes Kreisler, a character representing the struggles of an artist. This dual narrative suggests a rich exploration of the themes of identity, creativity, and
the absurdities of life. At the start of the story, we are introduced to Murr, who expresses a deep appreciation for life and its simple pleasures. He reflects on his own origins—his birth, early experiences, and development into a conscious being. Murr details his whimsical thoughts on the nature of existence and the human condition, presenting a satirical view of mankind's self-importance. As he navigates his memories, the cat humorously critiques human behaviors, pondering topics like reason versus instinct, and the intricacies of his relationship with his human companions, foreshadowing a blend of commentary on both animal and human experiences throughout the narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Hoffmann, E. T. A. (Ernst Theodor Amadeus), 1776-1822 |
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| Title |
Lebensansichten des Katers Murr nebst fragmentarischer Biographie des Kapellmeisters Johannes Kreisler in zufälligen Makulaturblättern |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Life_and_Opinions_of_the_Tomcat_Murr Wikipedia page about this book: de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lebens-Ansichten_des_Katers_Murr |
| Credits | E-text prepared by Norbert H. Langkau, Carlos Valiente, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (www.pgdp.net) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 72.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | German |
| LoC Class | PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures |
| Subject | Cats -- Fiction |
| Subject | Conductors (Music) -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 38780 |
| Release Date | Feb 6, 2012 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jun 27, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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