The Sunken Bell: A Fairy Play In Five Acts (1900)

By Gerhart Hauptmann, Charles Henry Meltzer, Charles Henry Meltzers

Book Overview

The Sunken Bell: A Fairy Play In Five Acts is a classic play written by Gerhart Hauptmann and published in 1900. This play is a masterpiece of German literature and is considered one of the greatest works of the author. The story is set in a small village in Germany where a young artist named Heinrich falls in love with a beautiful girl named Rautendelein. However, Rautendelein is not an ordinary girl, but a fairy who lives in the forest. The play explores the themes of love, sacrifice, and the conflict between the natural and supernatural worlds. The characters in the play are well-developed and their motivations and emotions are explored in depth. The Sunken Bell is a beautiful and poetic play that has been praised for its lyrical language and vivid imagery. It is a must-read for anyone interested in German literature, fairy tales, or drama.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164086855
• ISBN13: 9781164086857
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 162 Pages
• Weight: 0.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"