Cosima's Diaries

Diary Entry of September 1, 1874

Overview

Teaching and long walks filled the day, while Fidi’s lingering illness stayed in the background and colored the mood. Later, reading an article on Nietzsche brought a mix of satisfaction and irritation, and news arrived that Mimi Schleinitz would soon come.

Content

Tuesday, September 1:

Work with the children; in the afternoon a long walk, first to Rollwenzel with the children, then in the Students’ Wood. In the evening read Karl Hillebrand’s article on Nietzsche’s book in the Neue Presse. Some good things briefly stated, many stupid ones at length. “It takes a lot to believe in the Germans,” says R. (Fidi unwell.)

Letter from Mimi Schleinitz, announcing her arrival on Monday.