Ruhm: Novelle (1891)

Ruhm: Novelle is a literary work written by Hans Hoffmann and published in 1891. The book tells the story of a man named Ruhm, who is a successful writer and enjoys a high level of fame and recognition in society. However, his success comes at a price, as he becomes consumed by his own ego and the desire to maintain his public image.Throughout the novella, Ruhm struggles to balance his public persona with his personal life, which becomes increasingly complicated as he becomes entangled in a web of lies and deceit. The book explores themes of fame, identity, and the corrupting influence of success on the human psyche.Hoffmann's writing style is characterized by its vivid imagery and poetic language, which adds depth and complexity to the story. The novella is a thought-provoking exploration of the human condition, and it continues to be celebrated as a classic work of German literature.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.