Eduard von Keyserling
Eduard von Keyserling was a Baltic German novelist and playwright known for his contributions to literary impressionism. Born into the aristocratic Keyserling family in Courland, he was deeply influenced by the cultural and social dynamics of his homeland. His literary career flourished in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, during which he produced notable works such as 'Wellen' and 'Die Familie Selicke.' These narratives often explored themes of social class, personal relationships, and the subtleties of human emotion, reflecting the complexities of life in a changing Europe. Keyserling's writing is characterized by its rich, atmospheric descriptions and a focus on the inner lives of his characters, marking him as a significant figure in the development of impressionistic literature. His ability to capture fleeting moments and impressions set him apart from his contemporaries. Despite his relatively brief career, Keyserling's works have been recognized for their nuanced portrayal of the human experience and continue to be studied for their stylistic innovations and thematic depth, solidifying his legacy as a key voice in Baltic German literature.
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View all 3 quotes“As for Baron Buttlär, well...he had a wonderful blond moustache. Whenever he came to Berlin he consumed a great deal of champagne and pursued love affairs. A moustache like that made such behaviour practically obligatory, and it also made fine, upstanding fathers and husbands anxious.”
“She lay there, her arms raised, her hands folded on top of her head, her eyes wide open, and observed how the grey-blue light penetrated into the room through the white-and-red-striped curtains, picking out the washstand, the two crude chairs and the tall yellow wardrobe in the gloom, illuminating the room without bringing it to life, without, as it were, waking it up. And it seemed to Doralice that this room, as small as a ship's cabin, was in no way connected to her.”
“Later, I could be truly unhappy, and perhaps write some poetry.”
