Download or read book Shooting Rats Other Plays and Poems written by Peter Turrini and published by Ariadne Press (CA). This book was released on 1996 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume contains some of the more controversial and personal works produced by Peter Turrini, who has come to be recognized today as one of the leading Austrian dramatists. His first drama, Shooting Rats, was written in 1967, when Turrini, fed up with life as an advertising copy editor, fled into "exile" on an isolated Greek island. The play, with its theme of alienation from the consumer society, was an instant success and has since appeared on stages throughout Europe. Infanticide (1972) continues the theme of alienation, intensified to the point of murder. Turrini explores the heart of an unfortunate young woman who paradoxically is driven to kill her infant child in order to feel like a human being. In Death and the Devil (1990) Turrini confronts his audience with the most controversial of his plays. A disillusioned priest sets out on a journey, seeking to discover Sin. His self-crucifixion and death end the quest in a highly symbolic and for some, scandalous fashion. The final play, The Siege of Vienna (1995), like a number of his other dramas, treats contemporary social conditions in Austria. The poems of A Few Steps Back (1980) are much more personal than Turrini's dramas. They show the man behind the writer and reveal the autobiographical element that runs through all of the writings of this socially engaged author.
Download or read book The Early Years of Life written by Gertraud Diem-Wille and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2018-04-17 with total page 327 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides a powerfully argued and beautifully constructed account of the early development of the child in the family context from a psychoanalytic perspective. It draws on the theoretical trajectory from Sigmund Freud to Melanie Klein and Wilfried Bion.
Download or read book The Final Plays written by Arthur Schnitzler and published by . This book was released on 1996 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This second volume of Austrian Folk Plays gives further evidence of the popularity of this form among contemporary writers. In the late nineteenth century the folk play had fallen into disrepute as trivial literature but in the 1920 it began to be restored to prominence and after World War II writers rediscovered the form and believed that it was ideally suited to treat contemporary social problems.
Download or read book The House of the Linsky Sisters written by Florian Kalbeck and published by Ariadne Press (CA). This book was released on 1996 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The celebrated concert pianist Clara Line is going through a period of artistic crisis when her twin sister Resl suddenly dies. Clara's decision to adopt the name and persona of her twin leads to involvements with four very different men. But the place is Vienna, the year's 1937, the eve of Hitler's invasion of Austria, and Clara Line, now Resl Linsky, is Jewish. Her search for fulfillment also leads to involvement in the resistance and the discovery of the spiritual dimension of a Judaism she thought she had left behind.
Download or read book CHARLES DICKENS 20 Novels Over 200 Short Stories Plays Poems Articles written by Charles Dickens and published by e-artnow. This book was released on 2017-10-06 with total page 12855 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This carefully edited collection has been designed and formatted to the highest digital standards and adjusted for readability on all devices. Novels Oliver Twist The Pickwick Papers Nicholas Nickleby The Old Curiosity Shop Barnaby Rudge Martin Chuzzlewit Dombey and Son David Copperfield Bleak House Hard Times Little Dorrit A Tale of Two Cities Great Expectations Our Mutual Friend The Mystery of Edwin Drood Christmas Novellas A Christmas Carol The Chimes The Cricket on the Hearth The Battle of Life The Haunted Man Short Story Collections Sketches by Boz Sketches of Young Gentlemen Sketches of Young Couples Master Humphrey' Clock Reprinted Pieces The Mudfog Papers Pearl-Fishing (First Series) Pearl-Fishing (Second Series) Christmas Stories Other Stories Children's Books Child's Dream of a Star Holiday Romance Stories About Children Every Child Can Read Dickens's Children Plays The Village Coquettes The Strange Gentleman The Lamplighter Is She His Wife Mr. Nightingale's Diary No Thoroughfare The Frozen Deep Poetry The Loving Ballad of Lord Bateman The Poems and Verses of Charles Dickens Travel Books American Notes Pictures From Italy The Lazy Tour of Two Idle Apprentices Other Works Sunday Under Three Heads A Child's History of England Memoirs of Joseph Grimaldi The Life of Our Lord The Uncommercial Traveller Contributions to "All The Year Round" Contributions to "The Examiner" Miscellaneous Papers Essays & Articles A Coal Miner's Evidence The Lost Arctic Voyagers Frauds on the Fairies Adelaide Anne Procter In Memoriam W. M. Thackeray Speeches of Charles Dickens: Literary and Social Letters of Charles Dickens Criticism CHARLES DICKENS by G. K. Chesterton DICKENS by Sir Adolphus W. Ward THE LIFE OF CHARLES DICKENS by John Forster MY FATHER AS I RECALL HIM by Mamie Dickens Charles Dickens (1812-1870), an English writer and social critic, created some of the world's best-known fictional characters and is regarded as the greatest novelist of the Victorian era.
Download or read book Against the Grain written by Adolf Opel and published by . This book was released on 1997 with total page 340 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This sequel to Relationships contains texts by newer authors: Aigner, August, Baier, Brem, Brunmaier, Eibel, Ferk, Gruber, Gstrein, Hackl, Hermann, Herzele, Hlawaty, Hochgatterer, Kaiser, Kerschbaumer, Klepalski, Klier, Langle, Menasse, Merkl, Mitterer, Neuwirth, Ohrt, Reichart, Schantl, Schindel, Schlag, Schoener, Schutting, Siegmund, Skwara, Steiner, Szyszkowitz, Treudl, Wager, Wenger. One section contains statements by the authors about themselves.
Download or read book The Complete Works of Charles Dickens Novels Short Stories Plays Poetry Essays Articles Speeches Travel Sketches Letters Illustrated written by Charles Dickens and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2024-01-15 with total page 12862 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 'The Complete Works of Charles Dickens: Novels, Short Stories, Plays, Poetry, Essays, Articles, Speeches, Travel Sketches & Letters (Illustrated)', readers are offered a comprehensive look into the diverse literary talents of one of the most prominent Victorian authors. Dickens' works, known for their social commentary, intricate plots, and vivid characters, showcase his mastery of the serial format and his ability to capture the essence of 19th-century London. The collection includes classics such as 'Great Expectations', 'A Tale of Two Cities', and 'Oliver Twist', as well as lesser-known gems. The illustrations accompanying the texts provide added depth to the reading experience. Dickens' writing style is marked by a combination of humor, sentimentality, and realism, making his works both entertaining and thought-provoking. Charles Dickens, a prolific writer influenced by his own experiences of poverty and social injustice, used his platform to shed light on the harsh realities of Victorian society. His works continue to resonate with readers today, highlighting the timeless themes of class struggle, redemption, and the human capacity for kindness. Dickens' dedication to social reform and his gift for storytelling have secured his legacy as one of the greatest novelists of the 19th century. I highly recommend 'The Complete Works of Charles Dickens' to any reader seeking to explore the depth and breadth of Dickens' literary contributions. Whether you are a seasoned fan or new to Victorian literature, this collection offers a comprehensive overview of Dickens' versatile talent and enduring relevance.
Download or read book Holocaust written by Fritz Hochwälder and published by Ariadne Press (CA). This book was released on 2003 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Fritz Hochwalder's Holocaust: Court for the Dead features a clandestine court, inquiring into the guilt or innocence of Jewish leaders involuntarily enmeshed in the deportation of fellow Jews to the death factories of the Third Reich. It is perhaps the drama closest to Hochwalder's central concern as an author, the ethical conduct of human beings. The play is based on historical events in Budapest in 1944-45 in which the SS offered to barter the lives of a million Jews for the delivery of 10,000 trucks. Selective use of background facts along with the construction of a dramatically effective plot put Hochwalder's drama into the "must read" category. It is the only play about the Holocaust in which Jews do not fight the oppressor but hold court for one of their own, who in spite of good intentions may have gone too far."--BOOK JACKET.
Download or read book Modern Austrian Literature written by and published by . This book was released on 1997 with total page 668 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Includes the index to the Journal of the International Arthur Schnitzler Research Association, 1961-67.
Download or read book Chasing After the Wind written by Barbara Frischmuth and published by . This book was released on 1996 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Barbara Frischmuth, among the most widely recognised and respected Austrian writers today, is recognised not only for her descriptive skill, but also for being a moderate feminist. In these four short tales she presents realistic portraits of women caught up in relationships determined largely by social conventions, internalised roles, and sometimes just plain bad luck. Taking her title from Ecclesiastes "All is vanity and a chasing after the wind" she presents psychologically sound studies of women protagonists' futile efforts to break out of the dead-end situations, in which they have been trapped.
Download or read book Translation Review written by and published by . This book was released on 1998 with total page 394 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Shooting Rats at the Bibb County Dump written by David Bottoms and published by William Morrow &Company. This book was released on 1980 with total page 72 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Austria in Literature written by Donald G. Daviau and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page 360 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From a symposium at the University of California, Riverside, in 1997. Contributions in German were published as a special issue of Modern Austrian literature, 31, 3/4, 1998; English contributions are contained in this volume. Twenty-one essays consider the national image of Austria, both historically and in the current period. They examine the view of Austria projected in the writings of American, Austrian, and German authors, ranging from the late 19th century to the present. Attention is given to factors such as the country's natural beauty, the tradition of the monarchy, and pressing political and social problems. Name index only. Annotation copyrighted by Book News Inc., Portland, OR
Download or read book Postwar Austrian Theater written by Linda C. DeMeritt and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 398 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This collection of seventeen articles offers an investigation of some of the most important voices from Austria's theatre world between 1945 and 2001. They are for the most part critical voices engaged in the constantly evolving redefinition of a political state and its private citizens, undermining the status quo and the general complacency. They include both writers, producers and directors, for the written word must take shape on stage and the real debate of drama takes place in a public space. Therefore this volume attempts to include issues of staging and reception where possible. Taken as a whole this volume is intended to show the incredible richness and variety of the theatre scene in Austria.
Download or read book The Slackers and Other Plays written by Peter Turrini and published by . This book was released on 1992 with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Turrini's theatre works extend far beyond their Austrian origins in expressing the hopes, frustrations, and hypocrisies of life in the modern world. The plays contained in this volume -- A Crazy Day, Joseph and Mary, A Social Engagement, and The Slackers -- offer English-speaking readers a representative sampling of Turrini's work. As varied as they may seem, two unifying threads run through them all: Turrini's use of language to admonish society and his articulation of the element of tragedy which informs and defines modern man in his isolation.
Download or read book Flight from Greatness written by Hans Weigel and published by . This book was released on 1998 with total page 364 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Translation from the German work first published in 1978, presented here with an afterword by the translator, Lowell A. Bangerter. Six biographical essays on writers Ferdinand Raimund, Johann Nestroy, Franz Grillparzer, Adalbert Stifter and composers Franz Schubert and Johann Strauss help illuminate the Austrian character. The author contends that the common elements of not being recognized, of being misunderstood, and of self misunderstanding make up the "Austrian fate" or greatness fleeing from itself. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
Download or read book Women s Words Women s Works written by Udo H. G. Borgert and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 280 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book contains five plays, with a 46 page introduction by editor Udo Borgert and Andrea Bandhauer. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
