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Das Lächeln des Dionysos

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Das Lächeln des DionysosEin Georgier reist gegen Ende des Ersten Weltkriegs durch das kriegszerrttete Europa Paris, Rom, Berlin. Eine neue Zeit ist angebrochen. In Erwartung einer unheilvollen Zukunft geben sich die Menschen der Vergngungssucht hin. Der selbstgefllige Miggnger Konstantine Sawarsamidze irrt durch die Hllen der grostdtischen Zivilisation und versucht sich in den Lebensweisen der westlichen Welt. Heimgesucht von einer Schuld aus der Vergangenheit, den

Ein Georgier reist gegen Ende des Ersten Weltkriegs durch das kriegszerrüttete Europa - Paris, Rom, Berlin. Eine neue Zeit ist angebrochen. In Erwartung einer unheilvollen Zukunft geben sich die Menschen der Vergnügungssucht hin. Der selbstgefällige Müßiggänger Konstantine Sawarsamidze irrt durch die Höllen der großstädtischen Zivilisation und versucht sich in den Lebensweisen der westlichen Welt. Heimgesucht von einer Schuld aus der Vergangenheit, den Naturgeistern seines Erziehers und geplagt von ahnungsvollen Träumen, jagt er ohne Rücksicht auf Verluste dem Schönen hinterher. Dabei verfällt er zunehmend dem Wahn. Der 1925 erschienene Roman Konstantine Gamsachurdias ist ein expressionistisches Werk, in dem Biographie und Mythos, Reportage und Phantastik ineinander übergehen. Dem Autor zufolge ist Das Lächeln des Dionysos eine Bestandsaufnahme der sozialen Umstände der Jahre 1914-1919 in Europa. Was man jedoch beim Lesen des Buchs vorfindet, ist an erster Stelle eine minutiöse Bestandsaufnahme der seelischen Zustände des Erzählers. Es ist ein Werk der Autofiktion, eine Verschmelzung der historischen Realität und der Biografie des Autors mit einer symbolistischen Welt des Mythischen, eine Verarbeitung der Erfahrung der Emigration oder des Exils, der Versuch, durch das Schreiben eine lebenstaugliche Ethik in einer verlorenen Welt zu finden, oder vielleicht auch eine Selbsttherapie mit dem Ziel, der zweifachen Krankheit, der persönlichen wie der weltlichen, durch die Arbeit der Feder ein Ende zu setzen. "Das Lächeln des Dionysos" - "Dionisos Ghimili" - ist der erste Roman des Schriftstellers Konstantine Gamsachurdia (1893 - 1975), dessen Romane und Erzählungen einen festen und prominenten Platz in der Kulturlandschaft Georgiens einnehmen. Er wird zu den Begründern der literarischen Moderne in Georgien gezählt. Ein Klassiker der georgischen Literatur wird zum ersten Mal ins Deutsche übersetzt. Der Übersetzer ist sein Urenkel, der heute in Berlin lebt. Die Entstehungsgeschichte des Romans ist ebenfalls sehr faszinierend: Die erste Fassung des Romans entstand von 1915 bis 1917 in München und Berlin, einer Zeit voller neuer Eindrücke, Widersprüche und Enttäuschungen für Gamsachurdia. Diese erste Fassung ging verloren, wie der Autor im Nachwort zur ersten Ausgabe des Romans (1925) schreibt: Im Herbst des Jahres 1916 sei er von Genf aus über Paris nach Georgien gereist, und an der Grenze in Genf habe er nicht die Erlaubnis erhalten, das Manuskript aus dem Land zu bringen. Erst zwei Jahre später war es ihm dann möglich, wieder nach Genf zu reisen, sein Roman war aber wohl nicht mehr auffindbar. Auch die zweite, 1919 in Berlin geschriebene Fassung verschwand - und zwar 1922 in Tbilissi. Die heute vorliegende Fassung des Romans entstand 1924 in Georgien, nachdem Gamsachurdia sich entschlossen hatte, das Werk zum dritten Mal zu schreiben. "Neun Monate - Tag und Nacht - habe ich so mit dem georgischen Wort gekämpft wie Jakob mit seinem furchtbaren Gott" schreibt er. Die Entstehungsgeschichte des Werkes "Das Lächeln des Dionysos" erstreckt sich also über neun Jahre. Die beiden ersten Fassungen sind nach wie vor verschollen. 1923 fuhr er nach Paris, wo er Vorlesungen in Philosophie (u.a. von Henri Bergson) hörte, für die er sich begeisterte, unter dessen Einfluss er die dritte Fassung erneut schrieb.

EAN: 9783987310010
Farbverschnitt: Generell werden die Bücher ohne Farbverschnitt geliefert, auch wenn die Abbildungen einen Farbverschnitt zeigen.
Erscheinungsjahr: 12.12.2023
Autoren: Gamsachurdia, Konstantine
Übersetzung: Gamsachurdia, Zviad
Seitenzahl/Blattzahl: 405
Themenüberschrift: FICTION / Historical / 20th Century / World War I
Keyword: Berlin; Emigration; Erster Weltkrieg; Gamsachurdia; Georgien; Nationalsozialismus; Politik; Weimarer Republik
Fachschema: Ästhetik~Georgische Belletristik / Roman, Erzählung~Weimarer Republik~Weltkrieg 1914/18 / Roman, Erzählung
Fachkategorie: Klassische Belletristik~Biografischer Roman~Historischer Roman~Belletristik: Themen, Stoffe, Motive: Liebe und Beziehungen~Belletristik: Themen, Stoffe, Motive: Psychologisches Innenleben~Erzählerisches Thema: Identität / Zugehörigkeit~Belletristik: Themen, Stoffe, Motive: Politik~Erzählerisches Thema: Vertreibung, Exil, Migration~Belletristik: Themen, Stoffe, Motive: Soziales~Belletristik in Übersetzung~Ästhetik
Länge: 190 mm
Breite: 126 mm
Höhe: 38 mm
Gewicht: 471 gr
Produktform: Gebunden
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Wonderful
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The amount of detail in this book is so interesting and the specifics of so much theoretical ideas revolving around true ideas makes it so fun to read. The writer does a great job and describing every situation enough where you get the point but not too much to try to bore you . The book is very easy to follow, keeps you on your toes, was pretty funny to me, and truthfully just a great book for anyone!
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John Haldane
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This is science based science fiction. How refreshing to read science without turning the story into horror. Without a plethora of characters, it is easy to remember who is who. The story moves along well enough that I wanted to keep going. It us a p age turner in many respects. All this said, there were too many crises suddenly resolved like some Star Trek episode from 1966. It reached the point where I said to myself, "OK, this doesn't matter. Move along, nothing to see here." There was good humor, some surprising twists, and enough involvement with characters that I didn't want to put it down. As science fiction goes, it was good like pulp stories go. It wasn't like Ursula LeGuin or Robert Heinlein but I would probably pick up the next book he writes.
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Hanay21
Los Angeles, US
★★★★★ 5
A book worth rereading
Format: Hardcover
This was a book club pick. Honestly, I wouldn't have chosen to read this myself, but I'm glad that I did. I would have missed out on an incredible story. I've been reading a lot of thriller and fantasy books lately, that I forgot how much I enjoy sci-fi. This brought it back for me. There's a lot of science-heavy discussions in the book and I loved it! When I got to a subject or term I didn't know, I would go online and learn more about it. I feel that Grace is a dork like me because he wouldn't curse. He had little anecdotes he uses in place of swearing. Something I definitely do myself! A lot of the book is the MMC talking to himself. Surprisingly, it worked. There's so much humor that it kept the story going. There was not a lull. Usually I dislike info-dumping as an introduction to get all the background story told, but I didn't mind it at all. Maybe I'm being biased because I love science talk. **SPOILERS AHEAD** What makes the whole plot engaging is the fact that the plot doesn't seem too fantastical. It's something that could happen. There's a lot of ethics and morals involved in determining what should be done. I would hate to be in a position where I have to chose what's best for everyone. That's why Stratt is a necessary character. I hated some of her decisions and how she operated, but you need someone who's focused on the general welfare of humanity. I would be too focused on myself, my family, etc. As much as it hurts to admit, I'm selfish (and a coward) like Grace. I wouldn't want to die. But was it right for Stratt to force him on the mission? This could also be taken religiously. If God has a plan and things happen for a reason, is it our right to deter what's going to happen? God wiped out the world many times because of humanity's sins, what if this was God's doing? So many questions and debates on right vs wrong, ethics vs morals, and religion vs humanity made for a incredible book club discussion. I love how this book ended. I wish I could continue reading about Rocky and Grace's adventures, it's that fascinating. However, I think Grace staying on Erid was the best outcome. If the roles were reversed, I don't think Rocky would have the same welcome. I feel that those in charge would have dissected and kept Rocky hostage, all in the name of science. Just as the Astrophage were first introduced, the first things the scientists did was poke and probe. Essentially torturing the Astrophage to see what makes them tick. I think Rocky would have the same fate. Oh, and my favorite part is the relationship between Rocky and Grace. I cried so many times when I was reading. Scared that something bad was going to happen to either of them. Especially in the scene where Rocky busted out of his tunnel to save Grace. I got upset and told the book that 'if Rocky dies, I swear, this is the worst book ever!' And the scene where Rocky learns about radiation poisoning. How he slowly becomes aware of what happened to his crew, his friends. I was a mess. This book is definitely one that I could go back and reread. I did watch the movie afterwards. There's a lot of differences to adapt the story to screen, but it was okay. They got the humor down pat, but I didn't get the direness of the whole situation nor the special bond that both MCs had.
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★★★★★ 5
Excellent story
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This book is worth your time. It is a great introduction to a variety of scientific disciplines without insulting the reader. It also respects and understands humanity, engineering, history and political science. Then it lays that foundation to tell the story of a unique friendship of two beings with mutual goals who have to communicate and problem solve together. Along the way, you can really contrast how Grace and Rocky do it, vice the Hail Mary team did it.
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Gilligan
Chelsea, US
★★★★★ 5
A Brilliant, Emotional, and Unforgettable Sci-Fi Adventure
Format: Paperback
Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir is one of those rare novels that delivers everything you could want from science fiction: gripping suspense, fascinating science, humor, heart, and a genuinely moving story about survival and friendship. The novel follows Ryland Grace, a middle school science teacher who wakes up alone on a spacecraft with no memory of who he is or why he’s there. As his memories slowly return, the stakes become clear: humanity is facing extinction, and he may be the only person who can stop it. The mystery unfolds at a perfect pace, blending high tension with moments of discovery that keep you turning the pages. What makes this book stand out is how seamlessly it combines hard science with accessibility. Like the author’s earlier work, the scientific details feel authentic and well researched, but they never overwhelm the story. Instead, the problem-solving becomes the engine of the plot. Each obstacle feels real, and the solutions are both clever and satisfying. The biggest surprise—and the emotional core of the novel—is the relationship that develops during the mission. Without giving anything away, it adds warmth, humor, and depth that elevate the story far beyond a typical survival thriller. By the end, the novel becomes less about science and more about courage, trust, and the willingness to sacrifice for others. The pacing is excellent throughout, with a balance of suspense, humor, and heartfelt moments. If there’s a small drawback, it’s that some plot developments feel a bit convenient. But the strong characters and emotional payoff more than make up for it. Overall, this is a must-read for fans of science fiction, space exploration, and anyone who enjoys smart, character-driven storytelling. It’s thrilling, funny, deeply human, and surprisingly emotional. I finished it feeling both entertained and uplifted. Highly recommended.
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