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Title: Der Schwierige: Lustspiel in drei Akten
Note: Reading ease score: 85.9 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits:
Produced by Franz L Kuhlmann, Alexander Bauer, Jana Srna
and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at
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Summary: "Der Schwierige: Lustspiel in drei Akten" by Hugo von Hofmannsthal is a play written in the early 20th century. The narrative revolves around Hans Karl Bühl, a complex character struggling with social interactions, particularly in the context of relationships and family expectations. Set against the backdrop of a Viennese palace, the play explores themes of love, obligation, and the tensions of modern life. The opening of the play introduces us to Hans Karl and his interactions with various characters, including his sister Crescence and the new servant Vinzenz. As they prepare for an evening soiree, conversations reveal the delicate social dynamics at play, including familial pressures and romantic entanglements. Hans Karl expresses a disdain for social obligations, showing a reluctance to engage in the evening's festivities. The dialogue between characters hints at underlying tensions regarding love interests, particularly involving Helen, and foreshadows complications that may arise from these relationships. Overall, this introductory section sets the stage for a deeper exploration of complex human emotions and societal expectations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Hofmannsthal, Hugo von, 1874-1929
EBook No.: 46912
Published: Sep 20, 2014
Downloads: 85
Language: German
Subject: Comedies
Subject: Austrian drama -- 20th century
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Der Schwierige: Lustspiel in drei Akten
Note: Reading ease score: 85.9 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits:
Produced by Franz L Kuhlmann, Alexander Bauer, Jana Srna
and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at
http:
//www.pgdp.net
Summary: "Der Schwierige: Lustspiel in drei Akten" by Hugo von Hofmannsthal is a play written in the early 20th century. The narrative revolves around Hans Karl Bühl, a complex character struggling with social interactions, particularly in the context of relationships and family expectations. Set against the backdrop of a Viennese palace, the play explores themes of love, obligation, and the tensions of modern life. The opening of the play introduces us to Hans Karl and his interactions with various characters, including his sister Crescence and the new servant Vinzenz. As they prepare for an evening soiree, conversations reveal the delicate social dynamics at play, including familial pressures and romantic entanglements. Hans Karl expresses a disdain for social obligations, showing a reluctance to engage in the evening's festivities. The dialogue between characters hints at underlying tensions regarding love interests, particularly involving Helen, and foreshadows complications that may arise from these relationships. Overall, this introductory section sets the stage for a deeper exploration of complex human emotions and societal expectations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Hofmannsthal, Hugo von, 1874-1929
EBook No.: 46912
Published: Sep 20, 2014
Downloads: 85
Language: German
Subject: Comedies
Subject: Austrian drama -- 20th century
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.