Reigen: Zehn Dialoge by Arthur Schnitzler

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Author Schnitzler, Arthur, 1862-1931
Title Reigen: Zehn Dialoge
Note Reading ease score: 97.9 (5th grade). Very easy to read.
Note Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/La_Ronde_(play) Wikipedia page about this book: https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reigen_(Drama)
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Summary "Reigen: Zehn Dialoge" by Arthur Schnitzler is a collection of dramatic dialogues written in the late 19th century. The work explores complex themes of love, seduction, and societal norms through a series of interconnected encounters between various characters, including a soldier, a young woman, a poet, and a nobleman. Each conversation in the collection offers a snapshot of the romantic and sexual dynamics of early 20th-century Viennese society, making the narrative rich with emotional and social undercurrents. The opening of the work introduces the first two dialogues involving a soldier and a series of female characters, including a courtesan (Dirne) and a chambermaid (Stubenmädchen). The first dialogue unfolds at night by the Augartenbrücke, as the soldier encounters the courtesan, showcasing their flirtatious banter and the tension between desire and the practicalities of their lives. The subsequent scene shifts to the Prater, where the soldier again engages with a chambermaid, revealing a playful yet precarious dance of attraction between them amidst the backdrop of class and desire. These initial conversations set the tone for the exploration of the complexities of romantic entanglements, highlighting Schnitzler's keen insights into the human condition and societal expectations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language German
LoC Class PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
Subject Love -- Drama
Subject Man-woman relationships -- Drama
Subject Adultery -- Drama
Subject Vienna (Austria) -- Social life and customs -- Drama
Subject Prostitutes -- Drama
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EBook-No. 37266
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Most Recently Updated Mar 24, 2012
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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