About the Book
Recalling Past Life
How did the decision to write such a book come about?
A smart schoolmate invited each of our final class members to write about themselves. Using some short essays I enjoyed writing, I had gathered enough material for such a booklet. The task of creating a comprehensive autobiography seemed too challenging. So I decided to
gather my short observations, put them into a loose context and make a book, even though it is clearly incomplete.
Why do you think this book will appeal to more people than only your closest friends?
The description of professional growth, and the music playing which I have practiced with endurance during my entire life can motivate and benefit a broader audience.
Is it easy or difficult for the reader to tell which parts of the
stories are invented and which are true?
I think that is easy enough to ensure that it does not become
cheating. To make the entire book more personal, I have included imagined parts.
Charlotte, February 2025
Keywords: school memories, literary criticism, humor, cat love,
philosophy of mathematics, flute music, Bach, Mozart, Kafka.
Genre: biography, flute literature, mathematics literature.
A Nostalgic Journey Through Forgotten Moments and Enduring Wisdom
Franz Rothe’s Recalling Past Life is a multifaceted work that defies easy categorization, blending memoir, philosophy, and literary criticism into a rich tapestry of reflective prose. As a scholar who has devoted decades to the study of memory and narrative, I find Rothe’s work both inspiring and deeply moving—a testament to the enduring power of the written word to capture the essence of lived experience.