This short story might explore themes related to Orpheus. It could potentially be about the power of music, as Orpheus was known for his musical talent in Greek mythology. Maybe it delves into his journey to the underworld to retrieve his beloved Eurydice.
Let me recommend a few notebook novels to you ~
1. "St. Phalos 'Teaching Notes"-light novel-original fantasy. It tells the story of a transmigrator working hard to build the best academy in the foreign world. The author was bored and embarrassed.
2. <<Drunken Wind Manor's Chronicles>>-Short Story-Life's Random Notes. Faithfully records the people and things around you, stirring up waves in the long river of history.> The author is the owner of Drunken Wind Tower.
3. The Detective's Notes-A short story about a truth-seeker who stands on the front line of a fight between murderers and even demons, pursuing bizarre deaths and conspiracies. The author is Gan Zhengwei.
4. "Rise of Manga"-City-Entertainment Star Category. It was about the mangaka Li Lang who had transmigrated to a parallel plane and created classic mangas such as "One-Punch Superman" and "Death Note", which were popular all over the world. The author is Heishan Du.
I hope these recommendations can meet your needs. Please feel free to ask me questions~
For books on German culture, you can refer to the following examples:
The Rise and Fall of the German Empire: A History by Peter Lines. The book described the history and political developments of Germany, including the unification of Germany, the Second World War, and the Cold War.
2 A History of German Culture by Martin Heidegger. This book explored the historical development of German culture, including German literature, philosophy, art, music, and language.
The Details of German Culture by Marco Piemonte. This book introduced the details of German culture, including German history, traditions, customs, food and music.
The Culture of Nazi-Germany: Art Literature and the Image of the German People by Richard Overy. This book explored the culture and society of the German Empire, including the art, cultural policy, and popular culture.
The Mind's Eye: Germany in a Time of Revolution by Martin Heidegger. The book described the political, social, and cultural changes in Germany in the 20th century, including the unification of Germany, World War II, the Cold War, and modern Germany.
One possible interpretation is that it's a reimagining of the Orpheus myth. It could focus on the details that are often overlooked in the traditional telling. For instance, what was Orpheus thinking when he turned back to look at Eurydice in the underworld? The 'notes' could be these little details.
Since I don't know the full story, I can't be sure about the key elements. But if it's related to Orpheus from mythology, music might be a key element.
Alright, here are a few recommendations from travel books and essays:
1 "A Solo Journey"
This is a travel book. He went to many places alone and shared his experiences and feelings. It's very interesting and worth reading.
2 " Backpack for Ten Years "
This travel book covers his ten years of backpacking experience, telling his experiences and feelings around the world. It is very touching.
3. Xizang Book of Life and Death
This is a book about life and death in Xizang. The author narrates the culture, religion and history of Xizang through his own experiences. It is a very shocking travel book.
4 On the Road Keats
This was a classic travel book that described the author's experiences and feelings during his travels. It was full of deep thoughts about life and nature.
Beijing Alone
This is a book about Beijing. The author tells his understanding and feelings about Beijing through his personal experience. It's very vivid and interesting.
There are many sci-fi, fantasy, or horror movies similar to Seven Notes. Here are a few that might suit your taste:
1 Interstellar (2014): A sci-fi movie directed by Kristoff Nolan, with actors such as Matthew McConaughey and Anne Hathaway. It was a story about humans passing through wormholes to save the Earth.
2. The Dark Knight Rises (2012): A movie directed by Kristoff Nolan and starred in the roles of the two characters, the batman actor, Leonardo DiCaprio, and the batman actor, Christian Bale. The story was about the battle between Batman and the Joker, as well as the dark forces behind him.
Alien (1979): A sci-fi horror movie directed by Ridley Scott and starred in Tom Cruise and other actors. It was a story about a group of astronauts who encountered alien creatures in space.
4 Blade Runner 2049 (20492017): A movie directed by Dennis Villeneuve, with Ryan Gosling, Harrison Ford, and other actors. It was the sequel to the Blade Runner series, about a police investigator looking for a clone.
5 Ghost Ship (2016): A movie directed by Dennis Villeneuve, with actors such as Liu Haoran and Bao Chunlai. It was a story about a crew who encountered a terrifying incident on a cruise ship.