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LoC No.: 18019175

Title: Pandora's Box: A Tragedy in Three Acts

Note: First published in: The Glebe 1914/11 (Vol. 2, No. 4).

Note: Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pandora%27s_Box_(play)

Credits: Produced by Michael Roe and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This book was
produced from scanned images of public domain material
from the Google Print project.)

Summary: "Pandora's Box: A Tragedy in Three Acts" by Frank Wedekind is a play written in the early 20th century. The narrative centers on the complex character of Lulu, a woman caught in the throes of desire, manipulation, and the societal views on sexuality and morality. As the plot unfolds, it illuminates the darker aspects of human nature and the consequences of lust, set against the backdrop of a tumultuous early modern society. At the start of the play, we are introduced to a group of characters in a dimly lit hall, discussing Lulu's imminent release from a prison where she was held for the murder of Dr. Schön. Countess Geschwitz and Rodrigo Quast reveal their vested interests in Lulu, showcasing the shifting dynamics of love, obsession, and power amongst them. Alva Schön, the writer and son of the deceased doctor, grapples with his feelings towards Lulu while fearing the repercussions of her past. The opening lays a foundation of tension and unease, hinting at the tragic and tumultuous journey that Lulu will embark upon, as she seeks freedom while simultaneously drawing her associates into a spiraling chaos. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Reading Level: Reading ease score: 86.3 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Author: Wedekind, Frank, 1864-1918

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

EBook No.: 33415

Published: Aug 13, 2010

Downloads: 541

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.

This edition has images.

LoC No.: 18019175

Title: Pandora's Box: A Tragedy in Three Acts

Note: First published in: The Glebe 1914/11 (Vol. 2, No. 4).

Note: Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pandora%27s_Box_(play)

Credits: Produced by Michael Roe and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This book was
produced from scanned images of public domain material
from the Google Print project.)

Summary: "Pandora's Box: A Tragedy in Three Acts" by Frank Wedekind is a play written in the early 20th century. The narrative centers on the complex character of Lulu, a woman caught in the throes of desire, manipulation, and the societal views on sexuality and morality. As the plot unfolds, it illuminates the darker aspects of human nature and the consequences of lust, set against the backdrop of a tumultuous early modern society. At the start of the play, we are introduced to a group of characters in a dimly lit hall, discussing Lulu's imminent release from a prison where she was held for the murder of Dr. Schön. Countess Geschwitz and Rodrigo Quast reveal their vested interests in Lulu, showcasing the shifting dynamics of love, obsession, and power amongst them. Alva Schön, the writer and son of the deceased doctor, grapples with his feelings towards Lulu while fearing the repercussions of her past. The opening lays a foundation of tension and unease, hinting at the tragic and tumultuous journey that Lulu will embark upon, as she seeks freedom while simultaneously drawing her associates into a spiraling chaos. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Reading Level: Reading ease score: 86.3 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Author: Wedekind, Frank, 1864-1918

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

EBook No.: 33415

Published: Aug 13, 2010

Downloads: 541

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.