02359cam a22003133u 45000010005000000030007000050050017000120060002000290070005000310080041000360400011000770410017000880500007001051000035001122450054001472640051002013000047002523360026002993370026003253380036003515000031003875080108004185201336005265340045018626530046019077000033019538560042019869990017020289971UtSlPG20260610133238.0mcr n260607r2006||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPT1 aHauptmann, Gerhart,d1862-194614aThe Dramatic Works of Gerhart Hauptmann, Volume I 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2006  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2006-02-01  aProduced by Charles Aldarondo, Keren Vergon, Thomas Berger and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team  a"The Dramatic Works of Gerhart Hauptmann, Volume I" by Gerhart Hauptmann is a collection of plays written during the late 19th century. This volume includes a meticulous selection of Hauptmann's significant social dramas, which explore the lives and struggles of ordinary people, particularly the working class in Silesia. The plays delve into themes of social injustice, class conflict, and the human condition, reflecting the playwright's deep social consciousness and artistic vision.  The beginning of this volume introduces the playwright through a preface by Ludwig Lewisohn, detailing Hauptmann's biography, literary influences, and the significance of his work. Following this, the first act of "Before Dawn" unfolds in a rural setting, showcasing a lowly farmer's household. The scene introduces various characters including Krause, his family, and guests, revealing their interactions and social dynamics. Central to the dialogue is the presence of Alfred Loth, an idealistic engineer, who embodies the themes of disillusionment and the pursuit of social progress amid the challenges posed by both personal and societal constraints. This opening effectively sets the stage for Hauptmann's exploration of complex human relationships against the backdrop of a changing society. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aGerman drama -- Translations into English1 aLewisohn, Ludwig,d1882-195540uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/9971  c51592d51592