Der Eroberer by Paul Weidmann
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About this eBook
| Author | Weidmann, Paul, 1744-1801 |
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| Title |
Der Eroberer Eine poetische Phantasie in fünf Kaprizzen. Aus alten Urkunden mit neuen Anmerkungen |
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Produced by Jana Srna, Norbert H. Langkau, Jens Sadowski, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net. |
| Summary | "Der Eroberer" by Paul Weidmann is a poetic fantasy written in the late 18th century. This work is structured in five cantos and appears to blend history with imaginative narratives centered around the themes of monarchy and virtue, likely focusing on the character of King Eduard as he navigates the politics and challenges of ruling. The opening of the text introduces a prologue dedicated to a king of the Antipodes, along with a poet's preface emphasizing the importance of imagination in both poetry and music. It establishes an idyllic background where King Jakob desires a peaceful legacy for his soon-to-be-born son, Eduard, and is intent on choosing a name that reflects virtuous qualities. The narrative also shows Jakob’s inclination towards fostering kindness over conquest. As Eduard is born, the narrative introduces magical elements with the arrival of fairies who bestow gifts upon him, while Jakob, the father, expresses his desire for Eduard to grow into a benevolent ruler rather than a warrior. The scene sets the stage for a rich blend of character development, moral lessons, and themes pertinent to governance. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | German |
| LoC Class | PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures |
| Subject | Parodies |
| Subject | Austrian literature |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 49998 |
| Release Date | Sep 17, 2015 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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