Die Inshurance Business by Ezra Grumbine
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| Author | Grumbine, Ezra, 1845-1923 |
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| Title |
Die Inshurance Business A serio-comic drama in the Pennsylvania German vernacular, "as she is spoke" in the German districts of Pennsylvania |
| Note | Reading ease score: 88.0 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Note | Dialogue is in Pennsylvania German dialect. |
| Credits |
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| Summary | "Die Inshurance Business" by Ezra Grumbine is a serio-comic drama written in the late 19th century. The play is set in the Pennsylvania German vernacular, reflecting the unique culture and language of the German-speaking communities in Pennsylvania. The story humorously tackles themes around life insurance, family dynamics, and the challenges of rural life, showcasing the societal attitudes towards insurance practices of the time. The narrative revolves around the Brownschweiger family, particularly the elderly couple, Yokle and Frany, who are struggling with their debts and the various insurance agents that invade their lives. Key characters include their daughter Sallie, who is dealing with the pressures of courtship, and a cast of neighbors and insurance agents that represent the comical chaos of their financial entanglements. As Yokle becomes embroiled in the dubious practices of insurance salesmen, the play explores themes of greed and naivety while highlighting the personal stakes involved, especially with the health of the family's matriarch, the Grandmother. The story concludes with the family overcoming their troubles and considering a new venture in the insurance world, reflecting a more hopeful outlook amidst the comedic misadventures. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | German |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PF: Language and Literatures: West Germanic |
| Subject | Pennsylvania German dialect -- Texts |
| Subject | Pennsylvania Dutch Country (Pa.) -- Drama |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 57044 |
| Release Date | Apr 25, 2018 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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