| Author |
Schiller, Friedrich, 1759-1805 |
| Title |
Die Verschwörung des Fiesco zu Genua: Ein republikanisches Trauerspiel
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 79.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
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| Summary |
"Die Verschwörung des Fiesco zu Genua: Ein republikanisches Trauerspiel" by Friedrich Schiller is a dramatic work probably written in the late 18th century. This play delves into the themes of political intrigue, betrayal, and ambition, centering on the character of Fiesco, the Count of Lavagna, who leads a conspiracy against the ruling Doria family in the city of Genoa. The opening of the play introduces a richly detailed setting and several key characters against the backdrop of a ball being held at Fiesco's palace. As festivities unfold, the main character, Leonore, grapples with feelings of jealousy and betrayal regarding her husband Fiesco's interactions with other women, particularly Julia, the niece of the Duke. Meanwhile, Fiesco is enveloped in political machinations as various conspirators, including representatives of the discontented citizenry and nobles, question loyalty to the Doria family. The tension builds as the themes of love and revolution intertwine, revealing the layered complexities of human emotion and ambition that will drive the narrative forward. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
German |
| LoC Class |
PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
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| Subject |
Genoa (Italy) -- History -- Drama
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| Subject |
Fiéschi, Gian Luigi, conte di Lavagna, 1522-1547 -- Drama
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
6499 |
| Release Date |
Sep 1, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 29, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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