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Title: Der Diamant des Geisterkönigs

Note: Reading ease score: 86.0 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Credits: Produced by Delphine Lettau and Mike Pullen

Summary: "Der Diamant des Geisterkönigs" by Ferdinand Raimund is a fantasy play written in the early 19th century. The story revolves around a magical realm ruled by Longimanus, the ghost king, and introduces a variety of characters including magicians, fairies, and spirits who navigate the complexities of their enchanted world. Central to the tale is young Eduard, the son of a magician, who embarks on a quest spurred by the desire to gain both treasure and fulfillment of his father’s legacy. The opening of the play sets the stage in the palace of the ghost king, where various supernatural beings express their grievances about their ruler's neglect and the apparent shift of his favor towards humans. Longimanus is introduced as the laid-back king, enjoying his comforts while ignoring the chaos around him. The arrival of Eduard marks a turning point, as he strives to fulfill his father’s will by seeking out magical treasures that were promised to him. As Eduard navigates through the demands placed on him by Longimanus, the stakes rise, introducing challenges that revolve around requiring him to find a truthful maiden for his desires to be realized. The interplay of humor, magical elements, and character dynamics foreshadow an intricate adventure that unfolds throughout the rest of the narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Raimund, Ferdinand, 1790-1836

EBook No.: 7859

Published: Apr 1, 2005

Downloads: 40

Language: German

Subject: Comedies

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: Der Diamant des Geisterkönigs

Note: Reading ease score: 86.0 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Credits: Produced by Delphine Lettau and Mike Pullen

Summary: "Der Diamant des Geisterkönigs" by Ferdinand Raimund is a fantasy play written in the early 19th century. The story revolves around a magical realm ruled by Longimanus, the ghost king, and introduces a variety of characters including magicians, fairies, and spirits who navigate the complexities of their enchanted world. Central to the tale is young Eduard, the son of a magician, who embarks on a quest spurred by the desire to gain both treasure and fulfillment of his father’s legacy. The opening of the play sets the stage in the palace of the ghost king, where various supernatural beings express their grievances about their ruler's neglect and the apparent shift of his favor towards humans. Longimanus is introduced as the laid-back king, enjoying his comforts while ignoring the chaos around him. The arrival of Eduard marks a turning point, as he strives to fulfill his father’s will by seeking out magical treasures that were promised to him. As Eduard navigates through the demands placed on him by Longimanus, the stakes rise, introducing challenges that revolve around requiring him to find a truthful maiden for his desires to be realized. The interplay of humor, magical elements, and character dynamics foreshadow an intricate adventure that unfolds throughout the rest of the narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Raimund, Ferdinand, 1790-1836

EBook No.: 7859

Published: Apr 1, 2005

Downloads: 40

Language: German

Subject: Comedies

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.