Pennsylvania Dutch Rip Van Winkle: A romantic drama in two acts by Rauch and Irving

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Author Rauch, E. H. (Edward H.), 1826-1902
Author Irving, Washington, 1783-1859
LoC No. 52042954
Title Pennsylvania Dutch Rip Van Winkle: A romantic drama in two acts
Note Reading ease score: 84.6 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Note Dialogue is in Pennsylvania German dialect.
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Summary "Pennsylvania Dutch Rip Van Winkle: A romantic drama in two acts" by E. H. Rauch is a theatrical adaptation of the classic story written in the late 19th century. The play reinterprets Washington Irving's original tale, transferring it to a Pennsylvania Dutch setting, and presents themes of timelessness, change, and the impact of the passage of time on personal identity and social dynamics. The story follows the titular character, Rip Van Winkle, a man who, after an encounter with a group of spirits in the wilderness, falls into a deep sleep for twenty years. Upon awakening, he discovers a transformed world, having missed the birth of his nation and significant changes in his village. The drama explores Rip's interactions with family and friends when he returns, highlighting how much his life, relationships, and society have evolved during his absence. Characters like his wife, Dame Van Winkle, and his daughter, Lorrenna, provide a poignant contrast to his dreamy escapism, showcasing the challenges of navigating personal connections in a rapidly changing world. Ultimately, the play is a blend of humor and nostalgia, engaging audiences with themes of community, family, and the inexorable flow of time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language German
Language English
LoC Class PF: Language and Literatures: West Germanic
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Fantasy drama
Subject Pennsylvania German dialect -- Texts
Subject Van Winkle, Rip (Fictitious character) -- Drama
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EBook-No. 55888
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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