Based on rolf hochhuths research into vatican activities during world war ii, the plays treatment of pope pius xii the deputy of christ on earth and the church during the nazi persecution of the jews made it the object of impassioned praise and. Rolf hochhuth born 1 april 1931 is a german author and playwright. First staged in 1963, the deputy stirred up more controversy and caused greater repercussions than any other postwar work. Download pdf derstellvertreter free online new books. Dimi jump rated it did not like it apr 11, anna rated it really liked it may 05, just a moment while bdrliner sign you in to your goodreads account. Young jesuit priest riccardo fontana helps him in the difficult mission to inform the world. Sorry, we are unable to provide the full text but you may find it at the following locations. May contain limited notes, underlining or highlighting that does affect the text. Ein christliches trauerspiel the deputy, a christian tragedy, translated by richard and clara winston, 1964, the play caused a great deal of controversy because of its criticism of pope pius xiis role in world war ii. Perhaps hochhuths most wellknown play is his 1963 drama, the deputy.
Ein christliches trauerspiel rolf hochhuth, erwin piscator isbn. Rolf hochhuth a german officer, stationed in a death camp, comes to rome to try to convince pope pius xii to speak out and act against the destruction of. Accessories such as cd, codes, toys, may not be included. He is best known for his 1963 drama the deputy, which insinuates pope pius xiis indifference to hitlers extermination of the jews, and he remains a controversial figure both for his plays and other public comments and for his 2005 defense of holocaust denier david irving. Ein christliches trauerspiel, also published in english as the representative, is a controversial 1963 play by rolf hochhuth which portrayed pope pius xii as having failed to take action or speak out against the holocaust. Spine creases, wear to binding and pages from reading. The play was subsequently published in the uk in robert david. Perhaps hochhuth s most wellknown play is his 1963 drama, the deputy. Possible ex library copy, will have the markings and stickers associated from the library.
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