The Dramatic Works of Gerhart Hauptmann, Volume I

The Dramatic Works of Gerhart Hauptmann, Volume I, is a collection of plays by the German playwright Gerhart Hauptmann, published in the late 19th century. This volume features significant social dramas that examine the lives of ordinary people, particularly the working class in Silesia, addressing themes of social injustice and class conflict. The collection begins with a preface by Ludwig Lewisohn, providing insight into Hauptmann's biography and artistic influences, followed by the first act of 'Before Dawn,' which sets the stage for exploring complex human relationships in a changing society.