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2004-07-01
Public domain in the USA.
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Shaw, Bernard
1856
1950
Shaw, George Bernard
Shaw, Bernhard
Shaw, G. Bernard (George Bernard)
Bassetto, Corno di
Shaw, G. B. (George Bernard)
Arms and the man. German
Helden
Wikipedia page about this book: https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Helden
Translation of: Arms and the man.
Produced by Mike Pullen, Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
"Helden" by George Bernard Shaw is a comedy written during the late 19th century. The play follows various characters, including Raina, a young Bulgarian woman, and her romantic aspirations towards Sergius, a major in the Bulgarian army, as they navigate the complexities of war, heroism, and their own ideals of love. The work cleverly critiques the concept of heroism and the reality of war, revealing the often naive and romantic notions held by those who are not in the midst of battle. The opening of "Helden" introduces us to Raina, who is absorbed in the beauty of the night and speculating about the nature of heroism as she awaits news of the recent military conflict. Her mother, Katharina, interrupts Raina's musings with the announcement of Sergius's victory in battle, which elevates him to a heroic status in their eyes. The excitement and pride of the characters illuminate their perceptions of bravery, contrasting them with the harsh realities of warfare that are subtly underscored in their conversation. As the action unfolds, we are drawn into the tension of the setting, where a serbian officer is unexpectedly revealed to be hiding in Raina’s room, setting the stage for an exploration of conflicting loyalties and the complexities of personal and national identity amidst war. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 83.8 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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War -- Drama
Love -- Drama
Man-woman relationships -- Drama
English drama -- Translations into German
Serbo-Bulgarian War, 1885 -- Drama
Italians -- Bulgaria -- Drama
Soldiers -- Bulgaria -- Drama
Bulgaria -- Drama
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DE Drama
Category: Humour
Category: Plays/Films/Dramas
Category: British Literature
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