| Author |
Grillparzer, Franz, 1791-1872 |
| Title |
Weh dem, der lügt
Lustspiel in fünf Aufzügen
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 95.9 (5th grade). Very easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Mike Pullen and Delphine Lettau
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| Summary |
"Weh dem, der lügt!" by Franz Grillparzer is a five-act comedic play written in the early 19th century. The narrative revolves around themes of truth and deceit, primarily featuring the character Gregor, the Bishop of Chalons, who grapples with the moral implications of honesty, especially in light of his responsibilities to his imprisoned nephew Atalus, taken as a hostage for peace. The opening of the play introduces us to Gregor and a kitchen boy named Leon, who is frustrated with the Bishop’s extreme frugality and lack of self-care. Leon expresses a desire to confront Gregor over how he treats others, indicating a growing tension regarding the Bishop's stinginess and the plight of his nephew. As the scene unfolds, Gregor explains his struggles with self-denial and the burdens of responsibility, while Leon's determination to be honest and confrontational hints at his role in the coming events, particularly regarding the rescue of Atalus. The stage is set for a blend of comedic conflicts interwoven with serious commentary on morality and human nature. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
German |
| LoC Class |
PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
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| Subject |
Comedies
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
9044 |
| Release Date |
Oct 1, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jan 2, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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