02260cam a22003253u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000350011324000270014824500440017526400510021930000470027033600260031733700260034333800360036950000840040550000310048950800720052052011860059253400450177865300460182370000220186985600430189134356UtSlPG20260610133802.0mcr n260607r2010||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPT1 aSudermann, Hermann,d1857-192810aJohannisfeuer. English10aFires of St. John: A Drama in Four Acts 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2010  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aWikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fires_of_St._John  aRelease date is 2010-11-18  aProduced by Charles Bowen, from page scans provided by Google Books  a"Fires of St. John: A Drama in Four Acts" by Hermann Sudermann is a dramatic play written in the early 20th century. Set in a country estate in Pomerania, the story revolves around familial relationships and personal struggles, particularly focusing on Gertrude, who is about to marry George, amidst complexities involving Marie, a foundling with a mysterious past. The narrative explores themes such as love, identity, and the societal expectations of marriage.  At the start of the play, we are introduced to the Brauer family during a breakfast scene, characterized by lively exchanges and hints of underlying tensions. Gertrude is preparing for her upcoming marriage, while Marie, the adopted daughter, juggles her duties and troubled feelings about her origins. The reappearance of Gertrude's biological mother, a beggar whom the family had previously tried to distance themselves from, creates a sense of impending conflict. This opening not only sets the tone for familial dynamics but also foreshadows deeper explorations of love and duty, culminating in the complex relationships that will unfold as St. John's Eve approaches. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aGerman drama -- Translations into English1 aSwickard, Charles40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/34356