Project Gutenberg 2002-07-01 Public domain in the USA. 148 Sinclair, Upton 1878 1968 Fitch, Clarke Garrison, Frederick Sinclair, Upton Beall Prince Hagen A modern morality play of the Niebelungs of Wagner's Ring Cycle Operas. Produced by Charles Franks, the Online Distributed Proofreading team, and David Widger "Prince Hagen" by Upton Sinclair is a drama written in the early 20th century. The play unfolds the rise of Prince Hagen, a character deeply rooted in mythical themes yet intertwined with the socio-economic realities of America, exploring themes of power, greed, and identity. At its center are key figures such as Gerald Isman, a young poet, and Prince Hagen, the grandson of the Nibelung King Alberich, who navigates a world defined by wealth, politics, and class struggles, ultimately leading to a clash of ideals. The opening of "Prince Hagen" establishes a dynamic mix of fantasy and realism, beginning in a primeval forest where Gerald Isman, a poet in a tent, encounters a mysterious character, Mimi, disguised as a pack-peddler. This encounter introduces elements of myth through the discussion of Nibelungs and their treasures. The scene transitions to Nibelheim, setting the stage for themes of ambition and manipulation, especially as Hagen, a powerful yet rebellious figure born of both Nibelung and human lineage, is summoned by his grandfather, King Alberich. Through their dialogue, the opening hints at Hagen's tumultuous character and his aspirations, laying the groundwork for a narrative interwoven with ancient myths and modern societal issues. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 88.5 (6th grade). Easy to read. en American drama -- 20th century PS Text Category: Plays/Films/Dramas Category: Mythology, Legends & Folklore 154330 2025-08-02T07:10:26.618810 text/html 150526 2013-01-21T15:02:58 text/html 116103 2025-08-02T07:10:32.050779 application/epub+zip 117573 2025-08-02T07:10:28.591791 application/epub+zip 117573 2025-08-02T07:10:27.349805 application/epub+zip 212390 2025-08-02T07:10:34.457804 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 201440 2025-08-02T07:10:31.342763 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 173400 2022-09-02T09:23:21.090799 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 120926 2025-08-02T07:10:26.103830 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 120785 2009-02-21T12:10:20 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18429 2025-08-02T07:10:34.614747 application/rdf+xml 11048 2025-08-02T07:10:27.908786 image/jpeg 2881 2025-08-02T07:10:27.656783 image/jpeg 47442 2013-01-21T15:03:28 application/octet-stream application/zip 44739 2009-02-21T12:12:00 application/octet-stream application/zip 113172 2025-08-02T07:10:26.631810 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia