Moral by Ludwig Thoma
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"Moral" by Ludwig Thoma is a satirical play likely written in the early 20th century. The narrative explores themes of hypocrisy and morality through the lens of the upper class, focusing on characters like Fritz Beermann, a wealthy banker and president of a society dedicated to suppressing vice, and other bourgeois individuals who engage in debates about morality while navigating their personal lives. The opening of "Moral" introduces the main characters in
an engaging social setting where discussions revolve around political aspirations and moral standards. Beermann and his peers engage in small talk, revealing layers of pretension and the absurdity of their moral positions. Through spirited dialogues, Thoma exposes the contradictions between the characters' public personas and their private actions, hinting at a scandal that intertwines their lives. The interplay of humor and critical social commentary sets the stage for a deeper exploration of the societal norms and values at play. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Thoma, Ludwig, 1867-1921 |
|---|---|
| Translator | Recht, Charles, 1887-1965 |
| Title | Moral |
| Credits |
Text file produced by Charles Franks, Nicole Apostola and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team HTML file produced by David Widger |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 78.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures |
| Subject | Comedy plays |
| Subject | German drama -- Translations into English |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 4963 |
| Release Date | Jan 1, 2004 |
| Last Update | Jun 30, 2013 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 376 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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