The Dramatic Works of Gerhart Hauptmann Volume I By: Gerhart Hauptmann (1862-1946)
The Dramatic Works of Gerhart Hauptmann Volume I is a collection of plays that showcases the incredible talent of the renowned German playwright. Hauptmann's masterful storytelling and intricate character development shine through in each of the plays included in this volume. The collection covers a variety of genres and themes, from historical dramas to social critiques, showcasing Hauptmann's versatility as a playwright. Each play is carefully crafted, with rich dialogue and vivid imagery that bring the characters and stories to life. One of the standout features of this collection is Hauptmann's ability to create complex, multidimensional characters that are both relatable and compelling. Whether it's a tragic hero struggling with internal conflict or a strong-willed heroine fighting against societal norms, Hauptmann's characters are always engaging and thought-provoking. Overall, The Dramatic Works of Gerhart Hauptmann Volume I is a must-read for anyone interested in exploring the work of this influential playwright. The collection is a testament to Hauptmann's enduring legacy as a master storyteller, and it is sure to captivate readers with its powerful narratives and memorable characters. First Page: THE DRAMATIC WORKS OF GERHART HAUPTMANN (Authorized Edition) Edited By LUDWIG LEWISOHN Assistant Professor in The Ohio State University VOLUME ONE: SOCIAL DRAMAS 1912 PREFACE The present edition of Hauptmann's works contains all of his plays with the exception of a few inconsiderable fragments and the historical drama Florian Geyer . The latter has been excluded by reason of its great length, its divergence from the characteristic moods of Hauptmann's art, and that failure of high success which the author himself has implicitly acknowledged. The arrangement of the volumes follows, with such modifications as the increase of material has made necessary, the method used by Hauptmann in the first and hitherto the only collected edition of his dramas. Five plays are presented here which that edition did not include, and hence the present collection gives the completest view now attainable of Hauptmann's activity as a dramatist. The translation of the plays, seven of which are written entirely in dialect, offered a problem of unusual difficulty. The easiest solution, that namely, of rendering the speech of the Silesian peasants or the Berlin populace into some existing dialect of English, I was forced to reject at once. A very definite set of associative values would thus have been gained for the language of Hauptmann's characters, but of values radically different from those suggested in the original... Continue reading book >>

The Dramatic Works of Gerhart Hauptmann Volume I By: Gerhart Hauptmann (1862-1946)

The Dramatic Works of Gerhart Hauptmann Volume I is a collection of plays that showcases the incredible talent of the renowned German playwright. Hauptmann's masterful storytelling and intricate character development shine through in each of the plays included in this volume.

The collection covers a variety of genres and themes, from historical dramas to social critiques, showcasing Hauptmann's versatility as a playwright. Each play is carefully crafted, with rich dialogue and vivid imagery that bring the characters and stories to life.

One of the standout features of this collection is Hauptmann's ability to create complex, multidimensional characters that are both relatable and compelling. Whether it's a tragic hero struggling with internal conflict or a strong-willed heroine fighting against societal norms, Hauptmann's characters are always engaging and thought-provoking.

Overall, The Dramatic Works of Gerhart Hauptmann Volume I is a must-read for anyone interested in exploring the work of this influential playwright. The collection is a testament to Hauptmann's enduring legacy as a master storyteller, and it is sure to captivate readers with its powerful narratives and memorable characters.

First Page:

THE DRAMATIC WORKS

GERHART HAUPTMANN

(Authorized Edition)

Edited By LUDWIG LEWISOHN

Assistant Professor in The Ohio State University

VOLUME ONE: SOCIAL DRAMAS

1912

PREFACE

The present edition of Hauptmann's works contains all of his plays with the exception of a few inconsiderable fragments and the historical drama Florian Geyer . The latter has been excluded by reason of its great length, its divergence from the characteristic moods of Hauptmann's art, and that failure of high success which the author himself has implicitly acknowledged. The arrangement of the volumes follows, with such modifications as the increase of material has made necessary, the method used by Hauptmann in the first and hitherto the only collected edition of his dramas. Five plays are presented here which that edition did not include, and hence the present collection gives the completest view now attainable of Hauptmann's activity as a dramatist.

The translation of the plays, seven of which are written entirely in dialect, offered a problem of unusual difficulty. The easiest solution, that namely, of rendering the speech of the Silesian peasants or the Berlin populace into some existing dialect of English, I was forced to reject at once. A very definite set of associative values would thus have been gained for the language of Hauptmann's characters, but of values radically different from those suggested in the original... Continue reading book >>

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