Open Daily: 10am - 10pm | Alley door pickup 10am - 7pm 3038 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN
612-822-4611

  • Open Daily: 10am - 10pm
    Alley-side Pickup: 10am - 7pm

    3038 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN
    612-822-4611

Open Daily: 10am - 10pm | Alley-side Pickup: 10am - 7pm
3038 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN
612-822-4611
The Death of Wallenstein

The Death of Wallenstein

Coleridge, S. T.
Schiller, Friedrich

Hardcover

General Fiction

ISBN10: 1161460993
ISBN13: 9781161460995
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: May 23 2010
Pages: 320
Weight: 1.70
Height: 0.75 Width: 7.00 Depth: 10.00
Language: English
The Death of Wallenstein is a historical play written by Friedrich von Schiller, set in the early 17th century during the Thirty Years' War. The play revolves around the titular character, Albrecht von Wallenstein, a successful military commander who had fallen out of favor with the Holy Roman Emperor, Ferdinand II. The story follows Wallenstein's attempts to regain his status and power, as well as the political intrigue and betrayal that surrounds him. The play explores themes of power, loyalty, and ambition, and features a cast of complex and flawed characters. Ultimately, the play culminates in a dramatic and tragic finale, as Wallenstein is betrayed and murdered by his own men. The Death of Wallenstein is considered one of Schiller's greatest works and a masterpiece of German literature. It has been praised for its vivid characters, intricate plot, and powerful themes.WRANGEL. Comprehend who can! My lord duke, I will let the mask drop--yes! I've full powers for a final settlement. The Rhinegrave stands but four days' march from here With fifteen thousand men, and only waits.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Also in

General Fiction

View All