Three plays by Frederic Hebbel by Friedrich Hebbel
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About this eBook
| Author | Hebbel, Friedrich, 1813-1863 |
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| Editor | Rhys, Ernest, 1859-1946 |
| Translator | Allen, Leslie Holdsworth, 1879-1964 |
| Translator | Fairley, Barker, 1887-1986 |
| LoC No. | a14001629 |
| Title | Three plays by Frederic Hebbel |
| Alternate Title | 3 plays by Frederic Hebbel |
| Original Publication | United Kingdom: J. M. Dent, 1914. |
| Series Title | Everyman's library, edited by Ernest Rhys. Poetry & the drama, number 694 |
| Note | Reading ease score: 91.6 (5th grade). Very easy to read. |
| Contents | Gyges and his ring (translated by L.H. Allen) -- Herod and Mariamne (translated by L.H. Allen) -- Maria Magdalena (translated by Barber [i.e. Barker] Fairley). |
| Credits | David Clarke, Krista Zaleski 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 | "Three Plays by Frederic Hebbel" by Friedrich Hebbel is a collection of dramatic works written in the mid-19th century. This volume includes Hebbel's notable plays, which often explore themes of human nature, morality, and societal constraints through rich imagery and complex character interactions, with a strong emphasis on emotional turmoil and existential reflection. The opening of this collection introduces the reader to the life and early influences of Frederic Hebbel, detailing his rise from humble beginnings in Schleswig-Holstein to becoming a significant figure in the German literary scene. It recounts his struggles with poverty, the impact of strong relationships, and his experiences in various European cities that shaped his creative vision. The beginning also sets the stage for the plays included in the collection, alluding to the themes of fate, the human condition, and the psychological depth of his characters, while hinting at the intertwining of personal and political dilemmas that will unfold in the dramas themselves. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures |
| Subject | German drama -- Translations into English |
| Subject | Hebbel, Friedrich, 1813-1863 -- Translations into English |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 71187 |
| Release Date | Jul 13, 2023 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 66 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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