Jedermann: Das Spiel vom Sterben des reichen Mannes by Hugo von Hofmannsthal
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| Author | Hofmannsthal, Hugo von, 1874-1929 |
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| Title | Jedermann: Das Spiel vom Sterben des reichen Mannes |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jedermann_(play) Wikipedia page about this book: https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jedermann |
| Note | Reading ease score: 82.8 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
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| Summary | "Jedermann: Das Spiel vom Sterben des reichen Mannes" by Hugo von Hofmannsthal is a dramatic work written in the early 20th century. This play presents a moral allegory centered on the character Jedermann, who represents the wealthy and self-indulgent man confronted by the inevitability of death. As the story unfolds, it explores themes of mortality, redemption, and the superficiality of wealth in the face of life's ultimate reckoning. The opening of "Jedermann" introduces a divine call to judgment, as God sends Death to summon the rich man Jedermann, who is blissfully unaware of his impending fate. He is depicted as consumed by his material possessions and social gatherings, treating the pleas of the poor and the urgency of his mother with indifference. As Death approaches, Jedermann's superficial friendships become evident, and his desperation grows when he realizes that his wealth cannot save him from his ultimate reckoning. The stage is set for Jedermann to confront the consequences of his life choices, revealing the urgent moral questions that underpin the narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | German |
| LoC Class | PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures |
| Subject | Austrian drama -- 20th century |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 28949 |
| Release Date | May 24, 2009 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 5, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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