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Fool and Death

Fool and Death

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(u. S.) Hugo Von Hofmannsthal

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"The Fool and Death" is an important early poetic short play by Hofmannsthal. In this play with the themes of death and life, 19-year-old Hofmannsthal demonstrated his superb language talent and profound thoughts. The play shows the opposition between art and life, and the conflict between artists and people. The play exudes aestheticism, especially the apocalyptic atmosphere of Vienna.