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Title: Erdgeist (Earth-Spirit): A Tragedy in Four Acts

Note: Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Earth_Spirit_(play)

Note: First published in: The Glebe 1914/10 (Vol. 2, No. 3).

Credits: Produced by Michael Roe, Alexander Bauer and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net

Summary: "Erdgeist (Earth-Spirit): A Tragedy in Four Acts" by Frank Wedekind is a play written in the late 19th century. The narrative revolves primarily around the complex character of Lulu, a woman whose beauty and allure lead her into a web of relationships, struggles, and tragedies. The play delves into themes of desire, morality, and societal norms, examining how Lulu navigates her life influenced by the men around her. The opening of the play introduces us to Lulu in an artist's studio, where interactions take place between various characters, including Dr. Schön, her suitor, and Schwarz, an artist. As Lulu poses for a portrait, interruptions reveal tensions based on her beauty and seductive power. We see the dynamics between the men who are captivated by her while also contending with jealousy and rivalry. The atmosphere becomes charged as Dr. Goll, another influential figure in Lulu's life, confronts her, leading to dramatic moments that foreshadow the tragic events to come. The mix of artistic ambition and personal conflict sets the stage for the exploration of human impulses that define the narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Reading Level: Reading ease score: 87.9 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Author: Wedekind, Frank, 1864-1918

Translator: Eliot, Samuel A. (Samuel Atkins), 1893-1984

EBook No.: 29682

Published: Aug 13, 2009

Downloads: 290

Language: English

Subject: Tragedies (Drama)

Subject: German drama -- Translations into English

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

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Title: Erdgeist (Earth-Spirit): A Tragedy in Four Acts

Note: Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Earth_Spirit_(play)

Note: First published in: The Glebe 1914/10 (Vol. 2, No. 3).

Credits: Produced by Michael Roe, Alexander Bauer and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net

Summary: "Erdgeist (Earth-Spirit): A Tragedy in Four Acts" by Frank Wedekind is a play written in the late 19th century. The narrative revolves primarily around the complex character of Lulu, a woman whose beauty and allure lead her into a web of relationships, struggles, and tragedies. The play delves into themes of desire, morality, and societal norms, examining how Lulu navigates her life influenced by the men around her. The opening of the play introduces us to Lulu in an artist's studio, where interactions take place between various characters, including Dr. Schön, her suitor, and Schwarz, an artist. As Lulu poses for a portrait, interruptions reveal tensions based on her beauty and seductive power. We see the dynamics between the men who are captivated by her while also contending with jealousy and rivalry. The atmosphere becomes charged as Dr. Goll, another influential figure in Lulu's life, confronts her, leading to dramatic moments that foreshadow the tragic events to come. The mix of artistic ambition and personal conflict sets the stage for the exploration of human impulses that define the narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Reading Level: Reading ease score: 87.9 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Author: Wedekind, Frank, 1864-1918

Translator: Eliot, Samuel A. (Samuel Atkins), 1893-1984

EBook No.: 29682

Published: Aug 13, 2009

Downloads: 290

Language: English

Subject: Tragedies (Drama)

Subject: German drama -- Translations into English

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.