On The Marble Cliffs by Ernst Jünger
Set in a dystopian world teetering on the brink of chaos, the story unfolds through the eyes of two brothers who have retreated to a serene, isolated hermitage on the marble cliffs. As they seek solace in nature and scholarly pursuits, the tranquility of their refuge is threatened by the encroaching violence and tyranny of a ruthless dictator known as the "Chief Forester." The narrative explores themes of resistance, the fragility of civilization, and the moral dilemmas faced by individuals in times of political upheaval, ultimately painting a haunting picture of the struggle between barbarism and culture.
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- Published
- 1939
- Nationality
- German
- Length
- Very Short
- Pages
- 120-150
- Original Language
- German
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- Alternate Titles
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- On the Marble Cliffs
- Sobre Los Acantilados De Mármol
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