The Stranger Or Misanthropy And Repentance: A Drama, In Five Acts (1798)

By August von Kotzebue, A Schink, Benjamin Thompson

Book Overview

The Stranger, also known as Misanthropy and Repentance, is a five-act drama written by August von Kotzebue and published in 1798. The play centers around the character of the Stranger, who arrives in a small town and begins to disrupt the lives of the locals. The Stranger is initially mysterious and aloof, but as the play progresses, it is revealed that he is a man who has been exiled from his home and family. He is seeking redemption for a past misdeed and is struggling with feelings of guilt and remorse.The play explores themes of forgiveness, redemption, and the human capacity for change. It also delves into the concept of misanthropy, or a general dislike or distrust of humanity. The Stranger's interactions with the townspeople highlight the ways in which people can be quick to judge and slow to forgive.Overall, The Stranger is a thought-provoking and emotionally charged drama that challenges the audience to examine their own beliefs and attitudes towards forgiveness and redemption.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: 1166020118
• ISBN13: 9781166020118
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 104 Pages
• Weight: 0.33 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"