Thoma, Ludwig 1867-1921 creator Recht, Charles 1887-1965 text utu 2004 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Moral" by Ludwig Thoma is a satirical play likely written in the early 20th century. The narrative explores themes of hypocrisy and morality through the lens of the upper class, focusing on characters like Fritz Beermann, a wealthy banker and president of a society dedicated to suppressing vice, and other bourgeois individuals who engage in debates about morality while navigating their personal lives. The opening of "Moral" introduces the main characters in an engaging social setting where discussions revolve around political aspirations and moral standards. Beermann and his peers engage in small talk, revealing layers of pretension and the absurdity of their moral positions. Through spirited dialogues, Thoma exposes the contradictions between the characters' public personas and their private actions, hinting at a scandal that intertwines their lives. The interplay of humor and critical social commentary sets the stage for a deeper exploration of the societal norms and values at play. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2004-01-01 Text file produced by Charles Franks, Nicole Apostola and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team HTML file produced by David Widger Original publication data not identified Comedy plays German drama -- Translations into English PT Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/4963 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/4963 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133132.0 4963