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Egmont

Egmont

Goethe, Johann Wolfgang Von

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ISBN10: 1425467407
ISBN13: 9781425467401
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Dec 8 2005
Pages: 100
Weight: 0.54
Height: 0.21 Width: 8.25 Depth: 11.00
Language: English
Egmont is a play written by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, set in 16th century Flanders. The play tells the story of Count Egmont, a nobleman who is loved by the people but is at odds with the Spanish rulers who have occupied Flanders. Egmont is torn between his loyalty to the Spanish king and his desire to protect the people of Flanders from oppression. He is warned by his friend, William of Orange, that the Spanish are plotting against him, but Egmont refuses to believe it. In the end, Egmont is captured, tried, and executed, becoming a martyr for the cause of Flemish independence. The play is a powerful exploration of themes such as freedom, justice, and the struggle for national identity. It is considered one of Goethe's most important works and has been adapted into numerous operas, films, and stage productions.THIS 96 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: The Dramatic Works of Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1417948965.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.

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