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100 1 _aSudermann, Hermann,
_d1857-1928
240 1 0 _aJohannisfeuer. English
245 1 0 _aFires of St. John: A Drama in Four Acts
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2010
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aWikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fires_of_St._John
500 _aRelease date is 2010-11-18
508 _aProduced by Charles Bowen, from page scans provided by Google Books
520 _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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aGerman drama -- Translations into English
700 1 _aSwickard, Charles
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/34356
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