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Jedermann: Das Spiel vom Sterben des reichen Mannes
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- Gutenberg ID
- 28949
- Title
- Jedermann: Das Spiel vom Sterben des reichen Mannes
- Language
- de
- Book source
- Project Gutenberg
- Description max 80 words
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In this timeless morality play, the wealthy Everyman is summoned by Death to account for his life. As his worldly friends and wealth vanish, he turns to faith and good works for salvation. A profound meditation on mortality, greed, and redemption.
- Summary up to 500 words
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Hugo von Hofmannsthal's renewed version of the classic morality play *Jedermann* presents the dramatic and inevitable journey of a wealthy man facing his final reckoning. Summoned by Death, Everyman initially panics as his friends, family, and material possessions abandon him at the moment of truth. His brother, whom he neglected, refuses to accompany him, citing his own sins and lack of merit. In his despair, Everyman turns to God, confessing his sins and finding solace in the teachings of the Priest. He learns that earthly wealth is borrowed and fleeting, while faith and good works are the only true companions for the soul. As he prepares for the final journey, his faith is tested by the Devil, who attempts to stop him, but is repelled by the power of repentance and divine grace. The play vividly explores themes of vanity, the transience of life, and the necessity of spiritual preparation for death. Everyman is ultimately welcomed by Faith and Good Works, who guide him to his grave, symbolizing his spiritual rebirth and readiness to face the judgment of God. The play concludes with Everyman's soul ascending to heaven, leaving behind the empty shell of his earthly life. Through vivid dialogue and poetic language, the work serves as a profound meditation on the human condition, asserting that only spiritual merit can accompany the soul beyond the grave.
- LLM editorial rating
- 4.2/5
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People
Authors
- Hugo von Hofmannsthal
Classification
Categories
- Classics
- Drama