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Iffland, August Wilhelm
1759
1814
Iffland, Augustus William
Lloyd, Hannibal Evans
1771
1847
Lloyd, H. E. (Hannibal Evans)
Lloyd, H. Evans (Hannibal Evans)
The Nephews: A Play, in Five Acts.
Produced by Charles Bowen, from scans provided by Google Books
"The Nephews: A Play, in Five Acts" by August Wilhelm Iffland is a theatrical drama written in the late 18th century. The play revolves around familial relationships, moral conflicts, and the intricacies of love, particularly focusing on two brothers, Lewis and Philip Brook, and their guardian, Mr. Drave. It delves into themes of trust, treachery, and personal ambition, revealing the complexities of their interactions as they navigate social expectations and personal desires. The opening of the play introduces the characters and sets the stage for the ensuing drama. At a breakfast in the Chancellor's house, Counsel Fleffel, along with Lewis, discusses the intricacies of family tensions and courtly affairs, even alluding to a troublesome uncle. The dialogue hints at romantic engagements, particularly involving Miss Drave, which ignites further complications, as Lewis is depicted as a charming yet unsteady young man caught in a rivalry with his more serious brother, Philip. As Mr. Drave struggles with his responsibilities as a guardian and attempts to mediate between his children and the external pressures they face, the stage is set for the unfolding of secrets, misunderstandings, and emotional revelations. The layers of deception and familial duty create a rich foundation for the conflict that will develop throughout the play. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 78.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Category: Plays/Films/Dramas
Category: German Literature
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