Die zärtlichen Schwestern by Christian Fürchtegott Gellert

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Author Gellert, Christian Fürchtegott, 1715-1769
Title Die zärtlichen Schwestern
Note Reading ease score: 94.6 (5th grade). Very easy to read.
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Summary "Die zärtlichen Schwestern" by Christian Fürchtegott Gellert is a comedic play structured in three acts, likely written during the mid-18th century. The narrative revolves around the dynamics of love and marriage among the characters Cleon, his daughters Lottchen and Julchen, and their suitors Siegmund and Damis. The play explores themes of affection, family expectation, and the societal pressures regarding marriage, particularly highlighting the contrasting personalities of the two sisters. The opening of the play introduces the character Cleon and his daughters as they discuss a tea gathering with Herr Damis, who is interested in Julchen. Lottchen, the elder sister, shows remarkable wisdom and kindness, encouraging her sister toward marriage without envy for her younger sibling’s possible happiness. In a comedic twist, both sisters maintain differing views about love and freedom, with Lottchen representing a more traditional and romantic approach, and Julchen valuing her independence but ultimately feeling the stirrings of love for Damis. The intriguing interplay of emotions and character dynamics sets the stage for a romantic comedy filled with misunderstandings and heartfelt confessions. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language German
LoC Class PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
Subject Comedies
Category Text
EBook-No. 9327
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Sep 20, 2012
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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