Hermann Sudermann
Hermann Sudermann was a German dramatist and novelist.
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 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
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
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 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
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 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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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