| Author |
Arwidsson, Adolph Ivar, 1791-1858 |
| Title |
Hjertesår och Hjertebalsam, eller Den dygdiges Seger öfver Ödet och Döden
Romantiskt Gråtospel i Tre Öppningar
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 84.3 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Jari Koivisto
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| Summary |
"Hjertesår och Hjertebalsam, eller Den dygdiges Seger öfver Ödet och Döden" by A. I. Arvidsson is a romantic tragedy written in the early 19th century. This work combines elements of drama and musical theatre, exploring themes of love, loss, and redemption through an emotional narrative and vivid character portrayals. The title suggests a focus on the healing of heartbreak and the triumph of virtue over fate and death. The play centers around the characters Madame Pleureuse and her sisters, who are mourning the loss of their beloved Zemire. Their profound grief leads them to express sorrow and reminisce about Zemire's virtues, portraying a deep bond among the sisters. As they navigate their heartache, a mystical element enters the story when Zemire is transported to the realm of spirits and demons. A gallant French knight intervenes, seeking to rescue her from the clutches of darkness, emphasizing themes of chivalry and the fight against despair. Ultimately, the narrative weaves a tale of friendship and the endurance of love, culminating in Zemire’s return to the world, leading to moments of joy amidst sorrow, highlighting the resilience of the human spirit. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
Swedish |
| LoC Class |
PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
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| Subject |
Drama
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
52475 |
| Release Date |
Jul 2, 2016 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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