Language:
German
Pages:
98 + 10 + 10
,
typed transcript.
Year of publication:
1903-1918
Keywords:
Fanta, Berta,
;
Sohr family.
;
Taussig family.
;
Education, Higher 1871-1918.
;
Jewish families.
;
Literature.
;
Philosophy.
;
Salons.
;
Universities and colleges.
;
Voyages and travels.
;
Women Education.
;
Women authors.
;
Libochovice (Czech Republic)
;
Prague.
;
Autobiographies
;
Biographical sources
;
Memoirs
Abstract:
The diary was written between November 1900 to December 1903 in Prague and includes small poems and philosophic reflections on nature, life and literature. It starts with enthusiastic reports of lectures by Professor Ehrenfels and the writers Otto Ernst and Ernst Wolzogen. Anecdotes of married life. Subtle hints of difficulties in the relationship towards her father. Reflections on Nietzsche in regard to her daily life activities. Critical remarks on theater plays and art. Description of family life and reflections on the characters of her children Else and Otto. Journey to Libochowitz (Libochovice), the birthplace of Berta Fanta. Musical activities together with her sister Ida. Description of exhibitions and trips to Munich and Dresden. Visit of Fritz Mautner and philosophic discussions. Ironic reflections on the boredom of daily life activities in her surroundings. Anecdotes of her son Otto Freund. Reflections on the work of Boecklin. Search for clearity in the antagonism of life. Encounter with a Japanese theater group and their star Sada Yacco. Reflections on her lecture on "Erziehung zum Kunstverstaendnis" (art education) in the casino of Prague. Studies of psychology with Professor Marty of the German University in Prague. Journey to South Tyrol and Italy together with Ida and Otto Freund. Reflections on the philosophy of Spinoza. Importance of music and various description of concert visits. Taussig family history. Contemplation on her personal world outlook and Indian philosophy. Journey to Linz and Vienna along the Danube.
Abstract:
Also included are an obituary on Berta Fanta by Dr. Felix Weltsch (December 1918); a funeral speech by Max Brod; and an epilogue by Dr. Hugo Bergmann.
Abstract:
The following individuals are mentioned: Bergmann, Else; Bretano, Franz, 1838-1917; Ehrenfels, Christian, Freiherr von, 1859-1932; Fanta, Berta, 1866-1918; Fanta, Max; Freund, Ida; Freund, Otto; Mautner, Fritz; Schmidt, Otto Ernst, 1862-1926; Steiner, Rudolf, 1861-1925; Taussig, Lazar; Wolzogen, Ernst von, 1855-1934; Yacco, Sada.
Note:
Available on microfilm
,
German
URL:
http://digital.cjh.org/webclient/DeliveryManager?pid=578947&custom_att_2=simple_viewer
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