Der Schleier der Pierrette: Pantomime in drei Bildern by Arthur Schnitzler
"Der Schleier der Pierrette: Pantomime in drei Bildern" by Arthur Schnitzler is a dramatic pantomime written in the early 20th century. The work encapsulates themes of love, loss, and tragically intertwined fates within a narrative that resonates through visual storytelling rather than spoken dialogue. Set in Vienna during the early 1800s, the story utilizes the traditional figures of Pierrot and Pierrette, engaging with their complex emotional panoply against a backdrop of societalexpectations and personal despair. The storyline unfolds in three distinct scenes, starting in Pierrot's modest room, where he is portrayed as a melancholic figure pining for his beloved Pierrette, who is ultimately revealed to be on the brink of a fateful choice. As the pantomime progresses to a festive hall where Pierrette is to marry another, a dramatic shift reveals her yearning for Pierrot, culminating in a tragic conclusion where love transcends into despair. The narrative deftly navigates the characters' emotional struggles, and Pierrette’s decision to unite with Pierrot in death serves as a powerful commentary on the intensity of their devotion amidst societal pressures. The use of music by Ernst von Dohnányi enhances the emotional depth and the narrative’s tragic elements, making this work a poignant exploration of love and existential despair. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Schnitzler, Arthur, 1862-1931 |
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| Title | Der Schleier der Pierrette: Pantomime in drei Bildern |
| Note | Reading ease score: 79.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Thorsten Kontowski and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file made from scans of public domain material at Austrian Literature Online.) |
| Language | German |
| LoC Class | PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures |
| Subject | German drama -- 20th century |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 31842 |
| Release Date | Mar 31, 2010 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 6, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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