Descripción
This new edition of Dream Story by Arthur Schnitzler offers readers a new translation from the original German text and a comprehensive exploration of the acclaimed novella, originally published as Traumnovelle in 1926 and adapted into the movie Eyes Wide Shut.
Set in early 20th-century Vienna, Schnitzler's narrative delves into the psychological complexities of desire, marriage, and the blurred lines between fantasy and reality. His background in psychiatry provides a nuanced examination of the human psyche that remains strikingly relevant today.
This edition is enriched with:
- Illustrations depicting key scenes
- Chapter-by-chapter footnotes
- A detailed study guide with chapter summaries
- Ten-question test for each chapter
Seven essays:
- Class Analysis in "Dream Story" by Arthur Schnitzler
- From Page to Screen: A Comparative Analysis of Schnitzler's "Dream Story" and Kubrick's "Eyes Wide Shut"
- From Assimilation to Antisemitism: Understanding Jewish Identity in Schnitzler's Works
- Arthur Schnitzler's Use of Stream of Consciousness and Internal Dialogue
- Arthur Schnitzler and Sigmund Freud: A Comparative Analysis
- Desire and Identity: Arthur Schnitzler and the Cultural Tapestry of Fin-de-Siècle Vienna
- Controversy and Censorship Surrounding the Works of Arthur Schnitzler
Author: Arthur Schnitzler
Publisher: Ovid Publishing Group
Published: 09/18/2024
Pages: 218
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.46lbs
Size: 8.00h x 5.25w x 0.55d
ISBN13: 9798349467868
BISAC Categories:
- Fiction | Classics
- Fiction | Historical | 20th Century | General
- Fiction | Literary