Die Kringhäusler: Drama in drei Akten by Alma M. Karlin
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"Die Kringhäusler: Drama in drei Akten" by Alma M. Karlin is a dramatic work written in the early 20th century. The play revolves around the life of Hans Georg Hasselstein, a professor of natural sciences, and his experiences during an Antarctic expedition, juxtaposed with his return to his hometown and the societal expectations he faces regarding love and marriage, particularly concerning his relationship with Berta Heller. The beginning of the drama sets
the stage with Hans Georg working in the icy expanse of Antarctica, where he reflects nostalgically on his time away from home and the tensions that arise from his adventurous spirit when faced with the conservative views of his community upon his return. The initial act establishes not only the challenges of his polar expedition but also hints at the conflicting values between scientific exploration and societal norms, laying the groundwork for the ensuing drama between personal desires and societal pressures. As Hans Georg expresses his longing for a future with Berta, the narrative suggests deeper themes of love, sacrifice, and the struggle against societal expectations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Karlin, Alma M., 1889-1950 |
|---|---|
| Title | Die Kringhäusler: Drama in drei Akten |
| Credits | the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 75.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | German |
| LoC Class | PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures |
| Subject | Drama |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 64193 |
| Release Date | Jan 1, 2021 |
| Last Update | Oct 18, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 336 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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