Der Schatz Der Sierra Madre
1927
Der Schatz Der Sierra Madre
1927
Der Schatz der Sierra Madre, written by B. Traven and first published in 1927, is a novel set in Mexico that follows the story of Dobbs, a destitute American drifter. As he seeks work and navigates the harsh realities of life in a port city, Dobbs partners with another drifter, Barber, and becomes embroiled in the dangerous pursuit of gold. The novel explores themes of greed, betrayal, and the volatility of fortune, making it a significant work in the Western fiction genre and a precursor to the classic film adaptation directed by John Huston.
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“Anyone who is willing to work and is serious about it will certainly find a job. Only you must not go to the man who tells you this, for he has no job to offer and doesn't know anyone who knows of a vacancy. This is exactly the reason why he gives you such generous advice, out of brotherly love, and to demonstrate how little he knows the world.””
— B. Traven
“It isn't the gold that changes man, it is the power which gold gives to man that changes the soul of man. This power, though, is only imaginary. If not recognized by other men, it does not exist.””
— B. Traven
“Badges? We ain't got no badges. We don't need no badges. I don't have to show you any stinking badges!””
— B. Traven
“Badges, to god-damned hell with badges! We have no badges. In fact, we don’t need badges. I don’t have to show you any stinking badges, you god-damned cabrón and ching’ tu madre! Come out there from that shit-hole of yours. I have to speak to you.””
— B. Traven
“The air bit into your lungs because it was filled with poisonous gas escaping from the refineries. That sting in the air which made breathing so hard and unpleasant and choked your throat constantly meant that people were making money- much money.””
— B. Traven
“It is always more convenient to dream of what might be.””
— B. Traven
