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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.)
Author: Hebbel, Friedrich, 1813-1863
Editor: Rhys, Ernest, 1859-1946
Translator: Allen, Leslie Holdsworth, 1879-1964
Translator: Fairley, Barker, 1887-1986
EBook No.: 71187
Published: Jul 13, 2023
Downloads: 66
Language: English
Subject: German drama -- Translations into English
Subject: Hebbel, Friedrich, 1813-1863 -- Translations into English
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
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.)
Author: Hebbel, Friedrich, 1813-1863
Editor: Rhys, Ernest, 1859-1946
Translator: Allen, Leslie Holdsworth, 1879-1964
Translator: Fairley, Barker, 1887-1986
EBook No.: 71187
Published: Jul 13, 2023
Downloads: 66
Language: English
Subject: German drama -- Translations into English
Subject: Hebbel, Friedrich, 1813-1863 -- Translations into English
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.