02254cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000370011324500400015026400510019030000470024133600260028833700260031433800360034050000310037650801040040752012780051153400450178965300100183470000360184485600430188099900170192320217UtSlPG20260610133452.0mcr n260607r2006||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPT1 aKotzebue, August von,d1761-181914aThe Stranger: A Drama, in Five Acts 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2006  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2006-12-29  aE-text prepared by Steven desJardins and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team  a"The Stranger: A Drama, in Five Acts" by August von Kotzebue is a theatrical play written in the early 19th century. The play unfolds within a German setting and revolves around complex themes of love, betrayal, and the societal repercussions of infidelity. The main character, referred to as the Stranger, embodies a deep sense of sorrow and misanthropy, while also displaying moments of compassion, especially towards those affected by societal hardships.  The opening of the drama introduces us to various characters, including the Stranger and Francis, as they discuss their views on humanity and the nature of kindness. The Stranger's disdain for society is evident as he engages in conversation about an old man's plight, emphasizing his reluctance to help due to a strong skepticism of human nature. This dialogue sets the stage for the themes of emotional suffering and alienation, which are further explored through glimpses into the lives of other characters, including Mrs. Haller, who appears mournful and carries a hidden past. The tension between personal torments and the desire for social connection starts to unfold, hinting at the intertwining stories of love and regret that will develop throughout the play. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aDrama1 aThompson, Benjamin,d1776?-181640uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/20217  c61502d61502