Egmont by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

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Author Goethe, Johann Wolfgang von, 1749-1832
Title Egmont
Note There is an improved edition of this title, eBook #1945
Summary "Egmont" by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe is a tragedy written during the late 18th century. The play centers around the character of Count Egmont, a prominent and well-loved figure in Flanders who faces political strife and oppression under Spanish rule. The narrative explores themes of freedom, loyalty, and the conflict between individual desires and authoritarian power. At the start of "Egmont," the stage is set in Brussels, with various citizens engaging in discussions surrounding their freedoms and the rising tensions under the foreign rulers. As the characters participate in games and celebrate the accomplishments of Egmont, who is revered for his valor and kind disposition, the atmosphere is marked by both camaraderie and underlying unrest. The count's relationship with Margarete von Parma, the regent, and other key figures such as Prince of Orange foreshadows the complex political dynamics that will unfold. The opening part introduces sharp dialogues about the existing social order and hints at the chaos brewing in the background, establishing the stage for Egmont's tragic trajectory. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language German
LoC Class PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
Subject Egmont, Lamoraal, Graaf van, 1522-1568 -- Drama
Subject Tragedies
Category Text
EBook-No. 2146
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Aug 7, 2019
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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