
TRANSLATED BY BEATRICE MARSHALL
PRELUDE
PRELUDE
SCENE I
FIRST ACT
FIRST ACT
SECOND ACT
SECOND ACT
THIRD ACT
THIRD ACT
In this lyrical drama, the barren wilderness surrounding Jerusalem becomes a haunting backdrop for a restless crowd searching for a promised savior. A trembling pilgrim and a weary paralytic stumble through darkness, their cries echoing the desperation of a people bruised by Roman oppression and looming sacrifice. The enigmatic figure of the Baptist, surrounded by devoted followers and skeptical onlookers, offers both comfort and challenge, urging listeners to confront the weight of their suffering.
The play weaves together political intrigue and personal anguish, introducing Herod’s court, restless citizens, and a chorus of voices that range from the humbled to the proud. Through powerful dialogue and vivid stage directions, the drama captures the tension between hope and fear, inviting listeners to witness the early stirrings of a movement that will forever reshape the ancient world.
Language
en
Duration
~2 hours (131K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Charles Bowen, from page scans provided by the Web Archive
Release date
2010-11-20
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1857–1928
A bestselling German novelist and dramatist of his day, he wrote vivid stories about ambition, class, desire, and the pull of home. His work helped shape late 19th-century theater, and one of his stories later inspired the classic film Sunrise.
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