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Schiller's Tragedies: The Piccolomini and the Death of Wallenstein

Schiller's Tragedies: The Piccolomini and the Death of Wallenstein

Schiller, Friedrich
Coleridge, S. T.

Hardcover

Literary CriticismFiction AnthologiesPlays

ISBN10: 1161660682
ISBN13: 9781161660685
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: May 23 2010
Pages: 92
Weight: 0.84
Height: 0.25 Width: 7.00 Depth: 10.00
Language: English
Schiller's Tragedies: The Piccolomini and The Death of Wallenstein is a book by Friedrich Schiller, a German playwright, poet, and philosopher. The book consists of two plays, both of which are historical tragedies set during the Thirty Years' War in Europe. The first play, The Piccolomini, follows the story of Max Piccolomini, a young soldier who is torn between his loyalty to his commander, Wallenstein, and his love for Wallenstein's daughter, Thekla. As the war rages on, Max must navigate his conflicting allegiances and face the consequences of his choices.The second play, The Death of Wallenstein, picks up where The Piccolomini left off, with Wallenstein's downfall and eventual assassination. The play explores the themes of ambition, power, and betrayal as Wallenstein's allies and enemies alike plot against him.Schiller's Tragedies: The Piccolomini and The Death of Wallenstein is a powerful and thought-provoking work that delves into the complexities of human nature and the consequences of war. It is a must-read for anyone interested in historical drama or the works of Friedrich Schiller.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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