Arthur Schnitzler
Ennustus y.m. novelleja
"Ennustus y.m. novelleja" by Arthur Schnitzler is a collection of short stories written during the early 20th century. The primary story, "Ennustus," explores themes of fate and the intersecting lives of characters enveloped in intrigue, particularly around a banquet and an eerie, prophetic encounter. It delves into the intertwining of art, destiny, and psychological tension. The beginning of the collection introduces the setting of a small castle belonging to Baron von Schottenegg, where a circle of eclectic guests gathers for theatrical performances and artistic pursuits. Among them is an unnamed narrator who becomes fascinated by the baron's past as a struggling actor. During his stay, he listens to the baron recount his artistic aspirations and a mysterious event involving a magician named Marco Polo who foretells the future, particularly focusing on a prophecy that intertwines with the narrator's own life and the baron’s tragic fate. The atmosphere is charged with anticipation, foreshadowing deeper connections between the characters and the unfolding events.