Der Flieger by Rudolf Hans Bartsch
"Der Flieger" by Rudolf Hans Bartsch is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story follows Tikosch Gabor, a daring pilot embroiled in a dangerous aerial mission over enemy territory during a time of war. As he navigates through the treacherous skies, he encounters various challenges both in the air and on the ground, ultimately leading to a struggle for survival in hostile lands. The opening of the novel introduces
Tikosch Gabor as he is engaged in a high-stakes flight over Serbian territory, where he drops bombs on military targets while avoiding enemy fire. His exhilaration soon turns to peril when he is shot and must crash-land in a dense forest. Stranded and injured, he grapples with both his physical wounds and the looming threat of discovery by local forces hunting for him. In a desperate bid for survival, Tikosch attempts to hide his presence while also seeking sustenance, reflecting the intense psychological and physical challenges he faces in a foreign wilderness. The chapter lays the groundwork for his journey, emphasizing themes of bravery, isolation, and the instinct to survive against overwhelming odds. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Bartsch, Rudolf Hans, 1873-1952 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 15015958 |
| Title | Der Flieger |
| Original Publication | Berlin: Ullstein & Co, 1915. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 77.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits | Peter Becker, Hans Theyer, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Language | German |
| LoC Class | PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures |
| Subject | Austrian fiction -- 20th century |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 74963 |
| Release Date | Dec 22, 2024 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 184 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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