Die Mitschuldigen by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
"Die Mitschuldigen" by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe is a comedic play written in the late 18th century, specifically during the Sturm und Drang period. This work presents themes of love, jealousy, and morality, entwined through the interactions among the characters in a tavern setting. The play features a cast that includes a host, his daughter Sophie, her husband Söller, and Alcest, a returning suitor, as they navigate the complexities of relationships and
societal expectations. The storyline revolves around the characters' entangled lives, primarily focusing on Sophie, who finds herself torn between her husband Söller and her former love, Alcest. As the plot unfolds, misunderstandings and deceptions lead to a theft from Alcest, which complicates matters further. Söller, motivated by desperation, becomes involved in the theft and its subsequent fallout. Ultimately, the comedic elements are highlighted through the absurdity of the situations, misunderstandings, and the humorous dynamics between the characters, culminating in a resolution that emphasizes the foolishness of jealousy and the redeeming power of love and friendship. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Goethe, Johann Wolfgang von, 1749-1832 |
|---|---|
| Title | Die Mitschuldigen |
| Note | Reading ease score: 96.0 (5th grade). Very easy to read. |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Die_Mitschuldigen |
| Credits | This text was originally produced in HTML for Projekt-Gutenberg-DE by belmekhira. Reformatting was by Gunther Olesch |
| Language | German |
| LoC Class | PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures |
| Subject | Comedy plays |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 5653 |
| Release Date | May 1, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated | Dec 29, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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