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(DE-602)almahu_9948391283302882
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1 online resource
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'Undiscovered Country' begins after the suicide of a young musician, who has been rejected as a lover by Friedrich's wife. Instead of embracing her for her discretion, Friedrich reprimands her for her coldness. In response, his wife plunges into an affair with a handsome young lieutenant, which forces Friedrich to defend what he wryly refers to as his 'travestied honour'. The play concerns itself with the travesties of honour, love, friendship and justice that are commonplace in this heartless society. 'Undiscovered Country' was first performed at the National Theatre, London, in 1979.
Note:
Adapted from Weite Land by Arthur Schnitzler.
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Previously issued in print: in Plays four. London: Faber, 1999.
Language:
English
Keywords:
Drama.
DOI:
10.5040/9780571289608.00000012
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