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Daybreak
Hardcover
Classic FictionGeneral FictionLiterary Fiction
ISBN13: 9781025585031
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 216
Weight: 1.06
Height: 0.56 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Daybreak is a gripping psychological novella that explores the themes of honor, obsession, and the crushing weight of social expectations in early 20th-century Vienna. The story follows Lieutenant Kasda, a young army officer whose life is thrown into turmoil when he attempts to help a friend settle a debt, only to find himself lured into a high-stakes gambling game that threatens his own reputation and future.
Masterfully written by Arthur Schnitzler, the narrative delves deep into the protagonist's internal conflict as he oscillates between hope and despair. As the night progresses and the stakes rise, the rigid codes of military conduct and the unforgiving nature of aristocratic society begin to close in on him. Schnitzler's sharp psychological insight captures the tension of a man pushed to the brink by a single night of reckless choices.
A profound examination of fate and the fragile nature of human dignity, Daybreak serves as a powerful critique of the decadent society of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. This work remains a timeless example of literary modernism, offering a haunting look at the human soul under extreme pressure.
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