Der Bankerott: Eine gesellschaftliche Tragödie in fünf Akten by Florian Müller
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| Author | Müller, Florian |
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| Title | Der Bankerott: Eine gesellschaftliche Tragödie in fünf Akten |
| Note | Reading ease score: 77.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by PG Distributed Proofreaders. |
| Summary | "Der Bankerott: Eine gesellschaftliche Tragödie in fünf Akten" by Florian Müller is a drama written in the early 19th century. The play explores themes of societal failure and economic struggle, centering on characters like Questenberg, a textile manufacturer, and his son, Doctor Questenberg, as they navigate the pressures of financial collapse and social expectations. The opening of the play introduces the dire circumstances surrounding Questenberg's business, revealing a significant deficit and the desperate measures he considers to salvage his reputation and financial standing. The dialogue between Questenberg and the government official, v. Zitterwitz, highlights the overwhelming burden of debt and societal pressures, as well as the tensions between ambition and moral integrity. We meet various characters, including the banker Blashammer and Questenberg's son, who is struggling to find his place amid family and societal expectations while dealing with the looming specter of poverty and a potential arranged marriage. This sets the stage for a dramatic exploration of human desires, ethical dilemmas, and the societal construct of success amidst the backdrop of bankruptcy and personal despair. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | German |
| LoC Class | PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures |
| Subject | Drama |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 13661 |
| Release Date | Oct 6, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated | Dec 18, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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