Der Gehülfe
1908
Der Gehülfe, published in 1908 by Swiss author Robert Walser, follows Joseph Marti, a young man who becomes the assistant to engineer Karl Tobler. The novel explores themes of employment, social dynamics, and self-identity as Joseph navigates his new role and the complexities of the Tobler household, which is facing financial difficulties. Translated by Susan Bernofsky, the book delves into Joseph's psychological struggles and emotional turmoil, capturing the nuances of his experiences with humor and depth.
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“Wherever there are children, there will always be injustice.””
— Robert Walser
“Joseph, um pouco afastado, pensava: Ali vão eles, o homem e a velha mulher. Já quase não os vemos, e aqui em cima já quase os esquecemos. Tão depressa esquecemos o comportamento e os gestos e as acções dos homens. Ali vão eles, como podem, pela poeira da estrada, para chegarem a tempo à estação de comboios ou ao cais. Neste longo caminho, dez minutos são muito tempo para duas pessoas abatidas e preocupadas, não trocarão uma palavra, e ainda assim falarão, falarão uma língua muda e clara, demasiado clara. A dor tem a sua maneira de falar””
— Robert Walser
“Ser joven es equivocarse; la juventud tiene que hablar y actuar irreflexivamente para que haya algún progreso””
— Robert Walser
“For it was inevitable that something a person was fond of, something he felt bound and conjoined to, would cause him distress as well: he would have to struggle with it, there would be much about it that displeased him, and at times he would even hate it because he had always felt so powerfully drawn to it.””
— Robert Walser
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