Der Alpenkönig und der Menschenfeind by Ferdinand Raimund

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Author Raimund, Ferdinand, 1790-1836
Title Der Alpenkönig und der Menschenfeind
Note Reading ease score: 86.3 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Note Wikipedia page about this book: https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Der_Alpenk%C3%B6nig_und_der_Menschenfeind
Credits Produced by Delphine Lettau
Summary "Der Alpenkönig und der Menschenfeind" by Ferdinand Raimund is a romantic-comic original fairy play written during the early 19th century. The story unfolds around the character Herr von Rappelkopf, a wealthy landowner who has become embittered and misanthropic due to past betrayals, particularly from women. As the tale progresses, themes of love, transformation, and the interplay between human emotions and supernatural elements are likely to be central. The opening of the play introduces a picturesque alpine setting where a chorus of alpine spirits, alongside the titular character Astragalus, the Alpenkönig, discusses the joy of hunting and distribution of game to the poorer villagers below. Soon, we break into the realm of human characters: Malchen, anxiously awaiting her beloved August, is warned about the dangers of the Alpenkönig, who apparently ages girls by forty years upon sight. This ominous legend sets a whimsical tone as Malchen and her maid Lischen anxiously prepare for a rendezvous. As August arrives after a long absence studying art abroad, the excitement blends with tension due to the misunderstandings that their love must overcome, especially considering Herr von Rappelkopf's hostile disposition toward Malchen's affection for August. The opening sets the stage for both comedic misunderstandings and deeper themes of love, human frailty, and supernatural influence. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language German
LoC Class PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
Subject Comedies
Category Text
EBook-No. 6637
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jun 5, 2012
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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