Atlantis

by Gerhart Hauptmann, Adele Szold Seltzer, Thomas Seltzer

Overview

"Atlantis," by Gerhart Hauptmann, is a compelling work of literary and historical fiction that plunges into the depths of human resilience. This timeless tale unfolds during a dramatic sea voyage across the Atlantic Ocean, where the unforgiving power of nature is revealed in a devastating shipwreck. Stranded and struggling against the odds, the characters face the ultimate test of survival. Hauptmann masterfully crafts a narrative that explores the enduring themes of hope and despair amidst extraordinary circumstances. This meticulously prepared edition ensures the preservation of this classic story for all readers interested in historical sea adventures and the indomitable spirit of humanity. Experience the raw power and emotional depth of "Atlantis," a journey you won't soon forget.

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Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781023150101
Publisher:	Anson Street Press
Publication date:	03/28/2025
Pages:	356
Product dimensions:	6.14(w) x 9.21(h) x 0.81(d)

About the Author

Gerhart Johann Robert Hauptmann (1862 - 1946) was a German dramatist and novelist. He is counted among the most important promoters of literary naturalism, though he integrated other styles into his work as well. He received the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1912. In 1910, Hauptmann's first novel was published, The Fool in Christ, Emanuel Quint, which told the story of a wandering preacher who mixed sun worship and Christianity together. His 1912 novel, Atlantis became the basis for a Danish silent film of the same name. The novel was written one month before the RMS Titanic disaster and the film's 1913 release was less than one year after the event. The storyline for both involved a romance aboard a doomed ocean liner and the similarity to the disaster became obvious. This coincidental untimeliness caused the film to be banned in Norway due to perceived insensitivity. Nevertheless, excited by the possibilities of this new medium, Hauptmann wrote several screenplays (e.g. Appolonius of Tyre), none of which was ever filmed.