About “Traumnovelle”
Rhapsody: A Dream Novel, also known as Dream Story, is a 1926 novella by Austrian writer Arthur Schnitzler. The story follows Doctor Fridolin over two days after his wife confesses to having sexual fantasies about another man. During this time, he encounters various people who reveal aspects of the world Schnitzler constructs. The narrative builds toward a masquerade ball, where themes of identity, sex, and danger come to a head for Fridolin, who feels like an outsider. The novella explores psychological shifts and the complexities of human desire. (Summary adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.)
Book details
- Published
- 1926