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100 1 _aHauptmann, Gerhart,
_d1862-1946
245 1 4 _aThe Dramatic Works of Gerhart Hauptmann, Volume I
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2006
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2006-02-01
508 _aProduced by Charles Aldarondo, Keren Vergon, Thomas Berger and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
520 _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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aGerman drama -- Translations into English
700 1 _aLewisohn, Ludwig,
_d1882-1955
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/9971
999 _c51592
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