"Der Tag"; or, The Tragic Man

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Barrie, J. M. (James Matthew), 1860-1937.

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Der Tag; or, The Tragic Man" by J. M. Barrie is a dramatic play written during the early 20th century, specifically around the time of World War I. The play revolves around the themes of power, responsibility, and the moral dilemmas faced by a ruler. It vividly portrays the moment when an emperor is faced with the decision to sign a declaration of war, examining the weight of his choice against a backdrop of cultural identity and moral conscience. The narrative begins with the Emperor contemplating a crucial decision that would lead Germany into war against France and Russia. As the Emperor grapples with his ambitions and fears, he is visited by the Spirit of Culture, who warns him of the catastrophic consequences of his actions and implores him to reject the war. Despite his initial resolve to maintain peace, the allure of power and glory proves too great, resulting in a tragic realization of the devastation caused by his choices. The play concludes with a haunting reminder of the cost of ambition and the hollow nature of conquest, emphasizing that the Emperor's pursuit of greatness ultimately leads to tragedy, both personally and for his nation. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by David Edwards, David E. Brown and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 86.4 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Release date is 2012-03-17