The Play Of Everyman (1917) - Paperback

by Hugo Von Hofmannsthal (Author), George Sterling (Author), Richard Ordynski (Author)

""The Play of Everyman"" is a play written by Hugo von Hofmannsthal in 1917. It is a modern adaptation of the medieval morality play ""Everyman"" and explores the themes of death, salvation, and the human condition. The play follows the journey of Everyman, a wealthy and successful man, who is confronted by Death and must face judgment for his actions on earth. Everyman seeks the help of his friends, family, and worldly possessions, but they all abandon him in the face of death. In the end, Everyman realizes that only his good deeds can save him and he is redeemed. The play is a powerful commentary on the transience of life and the importance of living a virtuous existence. Hofmannsthal's adaptation has been praised for its poetic language and its ability to connect with modern audiences while still honoring the medieval tradition of the original play.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.