Das Friedensfest by Gerhart Hauptmann
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About this eBook
| Author | Hauptmann, Gerhart, 1862-1946 |
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| Title | Das Friedensfest |
| Original Publication | S. Fischer,1894. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 87.6 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Credits | Peter Becker, Reiner Ruf, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Summary | "Das Friedensfest" by Gerhart Hauptmann is a dramatic play written in the late 19th century. The story unfolds in a family setting on Christmas Eve in a secluded country house, exploring the complex dynamics of familial relationships and the emotional turmoil brought forth by past grievances. Central to the narrative are the characters Fritz Scholz, the father and a physician, and his wife Minna, alongside their children Auguste, Robert, and Wilhelm, each grappling with their personal histories and relationships. The opening of "Das Friedensfest" sets the scene with a bustling household preparing to celebrate Christmas. As the characters engage in decorating and small talk, a sense of unease lingers, particularly with Auguste who is anxious about being alone and the arrival of her brother Wilhelm, who has been living away. Once Wilhelm arrives, the tension heightens as he faces the burden of unresolved family issues stemming from a painful past with his father. Discussions hint at deep-rooted conflicts and varied emotional responses, showcasing the intricacies of love, resentment, and the search for reconciliation within a fractured family. The stage is adeptly set for a dramatic exploration of past mistakes and their bearing on the present. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | German |
| LoC Class | PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures |
| Subject | Christmas plays |
| Subject | German drama |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 69523 |
| Release Date | Dec 11, 2022 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 75 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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