Project Gutenberg 2004-10-01 Public domain in the USA. 98 Raimund, Ferdinand 1790 1836 Der Verschwender Produced by Delphine Lettau and Gutenberg Projekt-DE "Der Verschwender" by Ferdinand Raimund is a theatrical play written in the early 19th century that intertwines elements of magic and social commentary. The story revolves around Julius von Flottwell, a wealthy nobleman known for his extravagant generosity, which often leads to foolish decisions that affect himself and those around him. The play sets up a fantastical backdrop with the involvement of spirits and magical beings, including the fairy Cheristane, who plays a significant role in Flottwell's life and choices. The opening of "Der Verschwender" introduces us to the lavish setting of Flottwell's castle as preparations for a hunting event are underway. Various servants engage in light banter about their master’s reckless spending habits and the consequences that could follow. We meet Flottwell through the eyes of his servants, who reflect on his character and the way he treats them. The scene also teases the arrival of significant characters, such as the fairy and the tradesmen who will likely become entangled in Flottwell's fate. Themes of class disparity and the folly of wealth are hinted at through the interactions of the various characters, establishing a foundation for the rich narrative to unfold. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 87.0 (6th grade). Easy to read. de Comedy plays PT Text DE Drama Category: Plays/Films/Dramas Category: German Literature 207854 2025-08-03T08:32:56.518591 text/html 207671 2025-01-09T23:58:27.937291 text/html 138909 2025-08-03T08:33:02.069543 application/epub+zip 141286 2025-08-03T08:32:58.325597 application/epub+zip 141285 2025-08-03T08:32:57.244712 application/epub+zip 282098 2025-08-03T08:33:04.560571 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 266185 2025-08-03T08:33:01.391593 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 242237 2022-09-03T12:52:36.085089 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 170267 2025-08-03T08:32:56.210588 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 168152 2012-09-20T15:13:44 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17262 2025-08-03T08:33:04.683526 application/rdf+xml 14818 2025-08-03T08:32:57.731576 image/jpeg 3660 2025-08-03T08:32:57.488695 image/jpeg 64371 2012-09-20T15:14:12 application/octet-stream application/zip 139469 2025-08-03T08:32:56.535603 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 de.wikipedia