02704cam a22004093u 4500 71187 UtSlPG 20260610134639.0 m cr n 260607r20231914utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d a14001629 UtSlPG en iso639-1 PT Hebbel, Friedrich, 1813-1863 Three plays by Frederic Hebbel 3 plays by Frederic Hebbel Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2023 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Everyman's library, no. 694 Release date is 2023-07-13 Gyges and his ring (translated by L.H. Allen) -- Herod and Mariamne (translated by L.H. Allen) -- Maria Magdalena (translated by Barber [i.e. Barker] Fairley). David Clarke, Krista Zaleski and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Three Plays by Frederic Hebbel" by Friedrich Hebbel is a collection of dramatic works written in the mid-19th century. This volume includes Hebbel's notable plays, which often explore themes of human nature, morality, and societal constraints through rich imagery and complex character interactions, with a strong emphasis on emotional turmoil and existential reflection. The opening of this collection introduces the reader to the life and early influences of Frederic Hebbel, detailing his rise from humble beginnings in Schleswig-Holstein to becoming a significant figure in the German literary scene. It recounts his struggles with poverty, the impact of strong relationships, and his experiences in various European cities that shaped his creative vision. The beginning also sets the stage for the plays included in the collection, alluding to the themes of fate, the human condition, and the psychological depth of his characters, while hinting at the intertwining of personal and political dilemmas that will unfold in the dramas themselves. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: United Kingdom: J. M. Dent, 1914 German drama -- Translations into English Hebbel, Friedrich, 1813-1863 -- Translations into English Rhys, Ernest, 1859-1946 Allen, Leslie Holdsworth, 1879-1964 Fairley, Barker, 1887-1986 Everyman's library, no. 694 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/71187 111913 111913