02243cam a22003013u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000300011324500440014326400510018730000470023833600260028533700260031133800360033750000310037350801850040452012120058953400450180165300330184685600430187999900190192263038UtSlPG20260610134443.0mcr n260607r2020||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7ade2iso639-1 4aPT1 aKaiser, Georg,d1878-194514aDie Koralle: Schauspiel in fünf Akten 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2020  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2020-08-24  aProduced by Peter Becker and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was
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Internet Archive)  a"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.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aGerman drama -- 20th century40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/63038  c103862d103862