The Play Of Everyman (1917)

The Play of Everyman is a dramatic work written by Austrian poet, playwright, and librettist Hugo von Hofmannsthal in 1917. The play is a modern adaptation of the medieval morality play Everyman, which explores the themes of death, morality, and the human condition.The central character of the play, Everyman, represents all of humanity and is faced with the inevitability of his own mortality. As he journeys through life, he is accompanied by various allegorical characters, including Death, Fellowship, Goods, and Knowledge, who represent different aspects of his existence.Everyman's struggle to come to terms with his own mortality and the choices he has made in life is a universal theme that continues to resonate with audiences today. Hofmannsthal's adaptation of the medieval morality play is a timeless exploration of the human condition and a poignant reminder of the fragility of life. The Play of Everyman is a literary masterpiece that has been widely studied and performed in theaters around the world. Hofmannsthal's poetic language and vivid imagery bring the characters and themes of the play to life, making it a captivating and thought-provoking work that continues to inspire and challenge readers and audiences alike.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.