02177cam a22003013u 4500 64193 UtSlPG 20260610134458.0 m cr n 260607r2021||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG de iso639-1 PT Karlin, Alma M., 1889-1950 Die Kringhäusler: Drama in drei Akten Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2021 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2021-01-01 the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.) "Die Kringhäusler: Drama in drei Akten" by Alma M. Karlin is a dramatic work written in the early 20th century. The play revolves around the life of Hans Georg Hasselstein, a professor of natural sciences, and his experiences during an Antarctic expedition, juxtaposed with his return to his hometown and the societal expectations he faces regarding love and marriage, particularly concerning his relationship with Berta Heller. The beginning of the drama sets the stage with Hans Georg working in the icy expanse of Antarctica, where he reflects nostalgically on his time away from home and the tensions that arise from his adventurous spirit when faced with the conservative views of his community upon his return. The initial act establishes not only the challenges of his polar expedition but also hints at the conflicting values between scientific exploration and societal norms, laying the groundwork for the ensuing drama between personal desires and societal pressures. As Hans Georg expresses his longing for a future with Berta, the narrative suggests deeper themes of love, sacrifice, and the struggle against societal expectations. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Drama https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/64193 105016 105016