Hermann Sudermann
Hermann Sudermann was a German dramatist and novelist.
Morituri: Three One-Act Plays Teja—Fritzchen—The Eternal Masculine
In a world collapsing under pressure, a king confronts his duty while a society teeters on the brink.
By Hermann Sudermann
The Wish: A Novel
Torn between desire and societal expectations, a woman's tragic choice spirals into a heartbreaking exploration of love, loss, and unspoken truths.
By Hermann Sudermann
The Silent Mill
In a quiet rural town, the Rockhammer family must navigate the challenges of love, loss, and family ties while haunted by the tragic events of their past.
By Hermann Sudermann
Iolanthe's Wedding
In a world of promises and unexpected desires, a man finds himself caught between his duty to a friend's son and his overwhelming attraction to a captivating young woman.
By Hermann Sudermann
The Song of Songs
A young woman faces adversity head-on as she navigates love, ambition, and societal expectations in a world marked by abandonment and financial hardship.
By Hermann Sudermann
The Undying Past
In a small town, the von Kletzingk family's arrival stirs up hidden tensions, class struggles, and dangerous secrets that threaten to destroy everything they have.
By Hermann Sudermann
The Indian Lily and Other Stories
In a world of complex relationships, a wealthy man's past actions come back to haunt him through old letters, revealing a bittersweet tale of love, betrayal, and longing.
By Hermann Sudermann
Honor: A Play in Four Acts
A son's homecoming reveals his family's secrets and societal pressures, forcing him to confront his own definition of honor.
By Hermann Sudermann
Fires of St. John: A Drama in Four Acts
As St. John's Eve draws near, expect to see the uncovering of family secrets, forbidden love, and questions of one's self as a young woman finds herself in a complex situation.
By Hermann Sudermann
The Song of Songs
A young artist's world is upended when her talented father vanishes, leaving her to navigate a confusing world of longing and self-discovery.
By Hermann Sudermann
John the Baptist: A Play
In a time of Roman rule, a prophet's quest for spiritual truth clashes with a kingdom's dark desires.
By Hermann Sudermann
Dame Care
Amidst financial ruin and despair, a fragile family clings to hope in the wake of a newborn's arrival and an unexpected act of kindness.
By Hermann Sudermann
Roses: Four One-Act Plays Streaks of Light—The Last Visit—Margot—The Far-away Princess
Amidst fragrant blooms and hidden fears, love and betrayal entwine, leaving characters to grapple with desire and its perilous consequences.
By Hermann Sudermann
The Joy of Living (Es lebe das Leben): A Play in Five Acts
Amidst political tensions, a couple wrestles with ambition, love, and the sacrifices they must make for their family and their own desires.
By Hermann Sudermann
Magda: A Play in Four Acts
A daughter’s homecoming ignites a battle between personal freedom and family duty, set against a backdrop of societal expectations and long-held secrets.
By Hermann Sudermann
Regina, or the Sins of the Fathers
Haunted by a father's treachery, a young lieutenant returns from war to a town ready to punish him for sins he did not commit, forcing him to fight for love and honor amidst the shadows of a tarnished past.
By Hermann Sudermann