Project Gutenberg 2010-11-18 Public domain in the USA. 165 Sudermann, Hermann 1857 1928 Sudermann, Herman Sunderman, Hermann Sudermann, H. (Hermann) Frank, Grace 1886 Rosen. English Roses: Four One-Act Plays Streaks of Light—The Last Visit—Margot—The Far-away Princess Produced by Charles Bowen, from page scans provided by the Web Archive "Roses: Four One-Act Plays" by Hermann Sudermann is a collection of theatrical works written in the early 20th century. Comprising four distinct one-act plays, the collection explores complex human emotions and relationships, emphasizing themes of love, betrayal, and societal constraints. The opening play, "Streaks of Light," introduces Julia, a beautiful and passionate woman caught in a tumultuous relationship with Pierre, a cowardly yet ambitious young man, within a deserted pavilion overwhelmed by roses. The beginning of this collection sets the stage for a gripping drama filled with tension and emotional conflicts. In "Streaks of Light," we meet Julia and Pierre in a secluded pavilion where their relationship unfolds amidst roses and hidden fears. Interactions between the characters reveal Julia's desperate need for affection and escape from her oppressive reality, as well as Pierre's conflicting feelings of love and disdain. The arrival of hints about Julia's husband adds to the suspense, leaving both characters grappling with their choices and the consequences of their actions. The play evokes a strong sense of foreboding, perfectly encapsulated in the rich imagery of roses symbolizing both beauty and decay. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 86.9 (6th grade). Easy to read. en German drama -- Translations into English PT Text Category: Plays/Films/Dramas Category: German Literature 324769 2025-08-14T06:16:43.504565 text/html 275257 2021-01-07T05:36:51 text/html 151222 2025-08-14T06:16:54.077569 application/epub+zip 157551 2025-08-14T06:16:46.857544 application/epub+zip 153404 2025-08-14T06:16:45.397573 application/epub+zip 350163 2025-08-14T06:16:57.963562 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 312505 2025-08-14T06:16:53.074529 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 262221 2022-09-15T15:17:31.479070 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 212347 2025-08-14T06:16:40.589622 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 212096 2021-01-07T05:36:51 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 212206 2021-01-07T05:36:51 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 21097 2025-08-14T06:16:58.315484 application/rdf+xml 13562 2025-08-14T06:16:45.982541 image/jpeg 3758 2025-08-14T06:16:45.706549 image/jpeg 66519 2021-01-07T05:36:51 application/octet-stream application/zip 71271 2021-01-07T05:36:51 application/octet-stream application/zip 66486 2021-01-07T05:36:51 application/octet-stream application/zip 145092 2025-08-14T06:16:43.522560 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 en.wikipedia de.wikipedia