""Watch On The Rhine"" is a play written by Lillian Hellman that was first performed in 1941. The story takes place in 1940, during the early days of World War II, and centers around the arrival of a German family, the von Ortegs, at the home of the wealthy American Fanny Farrelly and her family in Washington D.C. The von Ortegs are led by Kurt Muller, a renowned anti-fascist activist who has been forced to flee Germany due to his political beliefs. As the play unfolds, tensions rise between the von Ortegs and the Farrellys ...
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""Watch On The Rhine"" is a play written by Lillian Hellman that was first performed in 1941. The story takes place in 1940, during the early days of World War II, and centers around the arrival of a German family, the von Ortegs, at the home of the wealthy American Fanny Farrelly and her family in Washington D.C. The von Ortegs are led by Kurt Muller, a renowned anti-fascist activist who has been forced to flee Germany due to his political beliefs. As the play unfolds, tensions rise between the von Ortegs and the Farrellys, as well as their guests, as they grapple with the realities of war and the threat of fascism. The play explores themes of morality, loyalty, and sacrifice as the characters are forced to confront their own beliefs and allegiances in the face of the growing Nazi threat. ""Watch On The Rhine"" is a powerful and thought-provoking play that remains relevant today, reminding us of the dangers of fascism and the importance of standing up for what is right.This is a new release of the original 1943 edition.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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