Arthur Schnitzler Books

Mother and son.--The man of honour.--A confirmed bachelor.--The spring sonata.

Set in 1778, the novella explores Casanova's life as he awaits a signal from Venice to end his 25-year exile. In Mantua, he reunites with his friend Olivo and rekindles feelings with Olivo's wife, Amalia, who still longs for him. However, Casanova's interest lies in the young Marcolina, Olivo's niece, who is focused on her studies. The narrative delves into themes of desire, unrequited love, and the complexities of human relationships, reflecting the psychological depth characteristic of Schnitzler's work within the context of early 20th-century society.

The second collection of Schnitzler's prose fiction follows on the award- winning Night Games, Ms Schaefer has translated three of Schnitzler's greatest novellas, acknowledged masterpieces.

When Else's father is threatened with debtor's prison, the only way out is for her to accommodate an elderly acquaintance in order to borrow money from him. This decision forces her into the reality of a world entirely at odds with her romantic imagination--with terrible consequences.

This is a unique collection of seven of Schnitzler's best known plays in a new English translation. They explore love, sexuality, and death in various guises, against the backdrop of turn-of-the-century Viennese decadence. The introduction explores the plays in relation to Schnitzler's life, to the culture of late twentieth-century Vienna, and to Modernism in general.

Eduard Saxberger, an ageing civil servant, has given up on his dreams of literary fame after his sole collection of youthful poetry failed to launch a successful career. Resigned to a life of ordinariness, he is unexpectedly approached by a young admirer who reveres his early work. This admirer invites Saxberger to join a group of aspiring writers, known as the 'Enthusiasts', who gather at a grand Vienna coffee house. Initially embarrassed, Saxberger is flattered and intrigued by their admiration, contrasting them with the 'Talentless' patrons at nearby tables. As he becomes part of this vibrant circle, questions arise: Can Saxberger find the inspiration to write again? Will he assist the Enthusiasts in achieving the recognition they crave? Might he discover late love and fame? However, the reality may not be as straightforward as it seems. The author, who trained as a doctor but pursued writing, produced notable plays, novellas, and novels that delve into existential themes like love, relationships, and mortality. His work often faced backlash for addressing taboo subjects, leading to conflicts with authorities. A member of the 'Young Vienna' literary circle, he was friends with influential figures like Stefan Zweig and Sigmund Freud. He passed away in 1931.

Arthur Schnitzler's work has come to define Vienna at the turn of the twentieth century. Translated for the stage by Samuel Adamson. Professor Bernhardi (1912) is one of the best known plays written by the Viennese dramatist, short story writer and novelist Arthur Schnitzler.

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