Title: Paracelsus and other one-act plays /
Authors: Schnitzler, Arthur, 1862-1931.; Weinberger, G. J.
Publisher: Ariadne Press,
Year: 1995
Subjects: Schnitzler, Arthur, Translations into English.
Abstract: Paracelsus (1898) has the theme "All the world's a stage" and combines it with hypnotism. The green cookatoo (1898) is an intermingling of illusion and reality. Marionettes and The puppeteer have as a theme the tendency of some human beings to treat others as mere playthings or puppets. The great puppet show features both puppets-on-a-sting and "real" characters.
Contents: Paracelsus -- The green cockatoo -- Marionettes -- The puppeteer -- The gallant Cassian -- The great puppet show -- The transformation of Pierrot -- The veil of Pierrette.