HANS KOSTER
\hˈanz kˈɒstə], \hˈanz kˈɒstə], \h_ˈa_n_z k_ˈɒ_s_t_ə]\
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A German dramatist; born near Wismar, Aug. 16, 1818. His earlier works having been coldly received, he abandoned writing for several years, but eventually embraced it again. Best of his dramas have been: "Alcibiades" (1839), his first play, showing in places the influence of Shakespeare, though it has been said the hero talks too much and acts too little; "Marie Stuart" (1842), in which Mary is depicted not in adversity but on the throne, and considerable skill is shown in individualizing the characters; "Paolo and Francesca" (1842); "Henry IV.: A Trilogy" (1844), containing many strong scenes and several well-developed characters; "Luther" (1847), a fine tragedy; "Ulrich von Hutten" (1846), a tragedy; "Love in May" (1866), a comedy; "Emperor and Empire" (1872); etc.
By Charles Dudley Warner
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