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Die Braut Von Messina
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ISBN13: 9781141551842
Publisher: Nabu Press
Published: Jan 1 2010
Pages: 248
Weight: 0.78
Height: 0.52 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: German
Die Braut von Messina, by Friedrich Schiller, is a classic German tragedy exploring themes of fate, family, and forbidden love. This edition, intended for students, includes notes and vocabulary to aid in understanding Schiller's complex language and dramatic structure.
Set in Messina, Sicily, the play revolves around two brothers, sons of the widowed Donna Isabella, who are reunited after years of separation, unaware of a prophecy that their union will bring about their family's destruction. The titular 'bride' becomes the unwitting catalyst for the fulfillment of this tragic destiny. Schiller's masterful use of language and dramatic irony creates a powerful and enduring theatrical experience.
This edition is invaluable for students of German literature and anyone interested in exploring the depths of human passion and the inexorable force of fate in classical drama.
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