02339cam a22003253u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003701000130007804000110009104100170010205000070011910000350012624500650016126400510022630000470027733600260032433700260035033800360037650000310041250801020044352012830054553400450182865300460187370000340191985600430195399900170199629745UtSlPG20260610133658.0mcr n260607r2009||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d a15013239 aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPT1 aSchnitzler, Arthur,d1862-193114aThe Lonely Way—Intermezzo—Countess Mizzie :bThree Plays 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2009 a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats atextbtxt2rdacontent acomputerbc2rdamedia aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier aRelease date is 2009-08-21 aProduced by Juliet Sutherland and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net a"The Lonely Way—Intermezzo—Countess Mizzie" by Arthur Schnitzler is a collection of three plays written in the early 20th century. The works delve into themes of love, personal struggle, and the complexities of human relationships, set against the backdrop of early modern Vienna. The characters in Schnitzler's plays often embody the tensions between societal expectations and individual desires, making the collection a poignant exploration of human intimacy and existential themes. The opening of the first play, "The Lonely Way," introduces a family dynamic within the garden of Professor Wegrat's house, highlighting his interactions with his wife and children, as well as their acquaintances. As the characters converse, they navigate the weight of familial expectations, personal aspirations, and the looming presence of illness, which adds an undercurrent of melancholy. The dialogue reveals deep-seated fears and desires, particularly through the character of Johanna, who grapples with her mother's illness and the implications of their growing distance. This opening sets the stage for the unfolding emotional conflicts, inviting readers into the intricate webs of relationships that Schnitzler masterfully explores. (This is an automatically generated summary.) nOriginal publication data not identified aGerman drama -- Translations into English1 aBjörkman, Edwin,d1866-195140uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/29745 c70593d70593