About this book
Makers of Madness: A Play in One Act and Three Scenes by Hermann Hagedorn delivers a haunting, compact exploration of how isolation, longing, and social pressure can unravel the human mind.
Set as a one-act play in three scenes, Hagedorn’s writing blends poetic imagery with stark dialogue to create a psychological drama that probes the thin line between sanity and obsession. The play examines the forces that "make" madness—personal guilt, unspoken desires, and the pressures of a changing society—while evoking the unsettled mood of the early 20th century. Written and published in 1914, the work carries the shadows of its time: modern anxieties, emergent psychological thought, and the literary sensibilities that bridged Victorian restraint and modernist experimentation. Hagedorn’s spare stagecraft and lyrical passages make the play both atmospheric literature and a rewarding theatrical piece.
Perfect for listeners who appreciate classic drama, psychological plays, and literary theater, this audiobook suits students of early 20th-century literature, actors seeking evocative monologues, and anyone drawn to intense, thought-provoking one-act works. Listen for a concentrated theatrical experience that lingers long after the final scene.
