"My Life and My Efforts" by Karl May is an autobiography that explores a life marked by hardship and a deep search for meaning. The book starts with an allegorical story setting up the author's views on good and evil, setting the stage for a journey through a difficult childhood filled with poverty, complicated family relationships and personal struggles, particularly the impact of his fatherâs anger. A central theme is personal growth, guided significantly by the love and moral teachings of his grandmother. Through stories and thoughtful reflection, May reveals a man wrestling with his past, determined to understand himself and find his purpose.
My Life and My Efforts
By Karl May
Saddled by growing up poor with a short-tempered father, the author seeks redemption and truth through reflection on the past.
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2001-08-01
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About the AuthorKarl Friedrich May was a German author. He is best known for his novels of travels and adventures, set in the American Old West, the Orient, the Middle East, Latin America, China and Germany. He also wrote poetry, a play, and composed music. He was a proficient player of several musical instruments. Many of his works were adapted for film, theatre, audio dramas and comics. Later in his career, May turned to philosophical and spiritual genres. He is one of the best-selling German writers of all time, with about 200,000,000 copies sold worldwide.
Karl Friedrich May was a German author. He is best known for his novels of travels and adventures, set in the American Old West, the Orient, the Middle East, Latin America, China and Germany. He also wrote poetry, a play, and composed music. He was a proficient player of several musical instruments. Many of his works were adapted for film, theatre, audio dramas and comics. Later in his career, May turned to philosophical and spiritual genres. He is one of the best-selling German writers of all time, with about 200,000,000 copies sold worldwide.
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