Absurda Comica, Oder Herr Peter Squenz: Schimpfspiel in Drei Aufzügen

Andreas Gryphius

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Published by Forgotten Books, 2024

1333005016 / 9781333005016

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Print on Demand. This book presents an excerpt of the play Absurda Comica oder Herr Peter Squenz, written in 1648 by Andreas Gryphius. An influential figure in seventeenth-century German literature, Gryphius was known for his fusion of classical and contemporary literary forms and themes. Absurda Comica continues this trend, blending the themes of Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream with the vernacular and farcical elements of the popular Shrovetide plays common in Gryphius's Silesian hometown. A play-within-a-play, Absurda Comica recounts the misadventures of a troupe of traveling actors preparing to perform the tragic romance of Pyramus and Thisbe. Gryphius's skill at parody and satire shines through the play, with each character representing a different aspect of the theatrical world, from the self-important director to the dimwitted performers. The book provides insight into both the practicalities of early modern theater and the enduring power of Shakespeare's work. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book.…

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Title
Absurda Comica, Oder Herr Peter Squenz: Schimpfspiel in Drei Aufzügen
Author
Andreas Gryphius
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2024
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English
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9781333005016
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Forgotten Books’ Classic Reprint Series utilizes the latest technology to regenerate facsimiles of historically important writings. Careful attention has been made to accurately preserve the original format of each page whilst digitally enhancing the quality of the aged text.

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