Hi, Jerome,
You are right, of course . The title has nothing to do with "blood".
Here is what the author of the book himself writes in the chapter: "
Research and writing accountability"
"The title quote (“Wir sind ein sanguinisches Völklein”) originates from an
article in
Czernowitzer Allgemeine Zeitung: ‘Eingeschlafen”, p. 1, 11 April 1912."
I add this definition:
Sanguine person :
People with this temperament tend to be lively, sociable, carefree,
talkative, and pleasure-seeking. They may be warm-hearted and optimistic.
They can make new friends easily, be imaginative and artistic, and often
have many ideas.
Edgar will receive a separate "gift", a prove that this is the correct
meaning.
With regards,
Irene
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It is my understanding that 'sanguine', usually refers to a rosy, optimistic
disposition, or one's favouring the best possible outcome.
At the very end of the summary section, talking about the 1908 Celebrations
in Vienna, the author says:
"Czernowitz had commemorated its 500th existence shortly before with a
parade focusing on Austrian accomplishments [...] It was hardly surprising
that in the press the traditional criticism surfaced again: nobody in the
West really knew about Bukovina and the cheerful folksy tableaux on display
hid the persistent economic misery in the land."
Is it posible that this may be the 'sanguinity' in the title rather than
'bloodsucking'. In other words, the 'Pollyanna-ish' attitude of the
Monarchy?
Best,
jerome
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