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Download or read book The Late Dramatic Works of Arthur Schnitzler written by Brigitte Lina Schneider-Halvorson and published by New York : P. Lang. This book was released on 1983 with total page 188 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A thorough interpretation of Schnitzler's dramas, published after World War I, shows a distinct development toward maturity. This can be seen in the complexity of his characters, especially women who manifest personal freedom of choice in their lives. The idea of equating «home or returning home» with «love» is new and indica- tive of the maturing process. The theme of age or aging is inter- preted differently. Recurring «Leitgestalten» and «Leitmotive» emphasize Schnitzler's process of ethical and moral revaluation in his late dramatic works. Contrary to common assumptions, these dramas continue to demonstrate the importance Schnitzler's as a dramatist.