Hermann Sudermann / Edith Wharton
''The Joy of Living'' is a play in five acts written by Hermann Sudermann and first published in 1902. The story is set in the late 19th century and revolves around the life of a wealthy and successful businessman, Heinrich Kr�����ger. Despite his success, Heinrich is deeply unhappy and feels unfulfilled in his life. He longs for the joy of living and the freedom to pursue his passions, but he is trapped in a loveless marriage and a life of routine and obligation.As the play unfolds, Heinrich’s world is turned upside down when he meets a young and vivacious woman named Gerda, who embodies the joy of living that he so desperately craves. Gerda is everything that Heinrich is not: carefree, spontaneous, and full of life. As they become increasingly involved with each other, Heinrich is forced to confront the emptiness of his own life and the choices that have led him to this point.''The Joy of Living'' is a powerful exploration of the human condition and the search for meaning and fulfillment in life. Through Heinrich’s journey, Sudermann explores themes of love, desire, duty, and the struggle to find one’s place in the world. The play is a timeless masterpiece that continues to resonate with readers and audiences today.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
