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100	1		_aBarrie, J. M. _q(James Matthew), _d1860-1937
245	1	5	_a"Der Tag"; or, The Tragic Man
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2012
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
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337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2012-03-17
508			_aProduced by David Edwards, David E. Brown and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520			_a"Der Tag; or, The Tragic Man" by J. M. Barrie is a dramatic play written during the early 20th century, specifically around the time of World War I. The play revolves around the themes of power, responsibility, and the moral dilemmas faced by a ruler. It vividly portrays the moment when an emperor is faced with the decision to sign a declaration of war, examining the weight of his choice against a backdrop of cultural identity and moral conscience. The narrative begins with the Emperor contemplating a crucial decision that would lead Germany into war against France and Russia. As the Emperor grapples with his ambitions and fears, he is visited by the Spirit of Culture, who warns him of the catastrophic consequences of his actions and implores him to reject the war. Despite his initial resolve to maintain peace, the allure of power and glory proves too great, resulting in a tragic realization of the devastation caused by his choices. The play concludes with a haunting reminder of the cost of ambition and the hollow nature of conquest, emphasizing that the Emperor's pursuit of greatness ultimately leads to tragedy, both personally and for his nation. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aWorld War, 1914-1918 -- Drama
653			_aWilliam II, German Emperor, 1859-1941 -- Drama
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/39178
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