| Author |
Schiller, Friedrich, 1759-1805 |
| Title |
Der Neffe als Onkel
Lustspiel in drei Aufzuegen. Aus dem Franzoesischen des Picard
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 85.7 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
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| Summary |
"Der Neffe als Onkel" by Friedrich Schiller is a comedic play written in the late 18th century. The story revolves around themes of mistaken identity and romantic entanglements, featuring characters such as Oberst von Dorsigny, his nephew Franz, and their respective family members as they navigate a series of misunderstandings regarding love and marriage. The opening of the play introduces us to a comedic scenario where Franz von Dorsigny has disguised himself as his uncle, a colonel, to avoid being recognized after a duel. As he interacts with his friend Valcour and tries to conceal his identity, the tension mounts with the impending marriage of his cousin Sophie to another suitor, the young Lormeuil. As family members discuss the engagements unbeknownst to them, the comedic misunderstandings begin, setting the stage for a series of witty exchanges and humorous predicaments that explore the dynamics of love and familial obligations. The opening effectively establishes the central conflict of the play, filled with anticipation for the unfolding comedic chaos. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
German |
| LoC Class |
PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
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| Subject |
Comedies
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
6503 |
| Release Date |
Sep 1, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 29, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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