The World's Illusion

By Ludwig Lewisohn and Jakob Wassermann

Book Overview

The World's Illusion is a novel written by Jacob Wassermann. The story takes place in the early 20th century in Vienna, Austria, and follows the life of a young man named Andreas Pum. Andreas is a talented artist who struggles to find his place in the world and to make a living from his art. He is also deeply affected by the social and political upheavals of the time, including the rise of anti-Semitism and the growing tensions between different classes and cultures.As Andreas navigates these challenges, he becomes involved with a group of intellectuals and artists who share his ideals and passions. Together, they explore the meaning of art and beauty, the nature of love and friendship, and the role of the individual in society. But as they delve deeper into these questions, they begin to realize that the world around them is not what it seems. They discover that the values they hold dear are under threat, and that the illusions they have been living under are about to be shattered.The World's Illusion is a powerful and thought-provoking novel that explores some of the most pressing issues of its time. It is a story of love, loss, and redemption, and a testament to the enduring power of art and the human spirit.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162808578
• ISBN13: 9781162808574
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 798 Pages
• Weight: 2.97 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.6" x 7.5" x 9.3"