02241cam a22003013u 4500 63038 UtSlPG 20260610134443.0 m cr n 260607r2020||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG de iso639-1 PT Kaiser, Georg, 1878-1945 Die Koralle: Schauspiel in fünf Akten Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2020 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2020-08-24 Produced by Peter Becker and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Die Koralle: Schauspiel in fünf Akten" by Georg Kaiser is a dramatic play written in the early 20th century. The work delves into complexities surrounding social classes and the human condition, primarily focusing on the interaction between a wealthy businessman, his family, and individuals from different socioeconomic backgrounds. Central characters include a billionaire, his son, and a secretary, who all navigate themes of wealth disparity and moral responsibility. At the start of the play, we are introduced to a contrasting cast of characters within a starkly depicted waiting room representing the "hot heart of the earth." The secretary engages with various distressed individuals seeking help, including a woman desperate for support and a man crushed by the weight of societal expectations. As the billionaire enters, tension arises from his concerns about his son's whereabouts and the societal responsibilities tied to his immense wealth. The dialogue reveals a rich tapestry of struggles, aspirations, and moral dilemmas faced by each character, setting the stage for deeper explorations of their interconnections in the unfolding narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified German drama -- 20th century https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/63038 103862 103862