Prinz Friedrich von Homburg by Heinrich von Kleist

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Author Kleist, Heinrich von, 1777-1811
Title Prinz Friedrich von Homburg
Note Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Prince_of_Homburg_(play) https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prinz_Friedrich_von_Homburg_oder_die_Schlacht_bei_Fehrbellin
Note Reading ease score: 86.3 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits This text was produced for Project Gutenberg by Mike Pullen and Delphine Lettau
Summary "Prinz Friedrich von Homburg" by Heinrich von Kleist is a play written in the early 19th century that delves into themes of duty, ambition, and the complexities of human emotions within the backdrop of war. The story revolves around the character of Prince Friedrich, a young warrior grappling with the tension between his desires for glory and the obligations imposed by his royal lineage and military commands. The opening of the play introduces us to a night scene set in a garden, just prior to a crucial battle. We see Prince Friedrich of Homburg in a vulnerable state, half-awake and weaving a victory wreath, illustrating his ambitious dreams of glory. This moment is interrupted by the Kurfürst and others, who express bewilderment and concern for the prince's state. As the various characters interact, we begin to witness Friedrich's dreamy aspirations clashing with the harsh realities of leadership and expectation, setting the stage for the drama that will unfold as the plot develops. The tension between personal ambition and the societal demand for duty is established, inviting the audience to contemplate the weight of princely responsibilities against the yearning for personal freedom and fulfillment. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language German
LoC Class PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
Subject Germany -- Drama
Subject Kings and rulers -- Drama
Subject Trials (Military offenses) -- Drama
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EBook-No. 6723
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Most Recently Updated Dec 29, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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