Die Verschwörung des Fiesco zu Genua: Ein republikanisches Trauerspiel by Schiller

"Die Verschwörung des Fiesco zu Genua: Ein republikanisches Trauerspiel" by Friedrich Schiller is a drama written in 1782-1783. Set in 1547 Genoa, the play follows a brewing conspiracy against the aging ruler Andrea Doria and his tyrannical nephew. The young Count Fiesco conceals his true intentions behind a mask of carefree indulgence, leaving allies and enemies uncertain where he stands. As multiple plots intertwine—rebellion, assassination, and counter-conspiracy—Fiesco wrestles with an explosive question: should he liberate the republic or seize power for himself? (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Author Schiller, Friedrich, 1759-1805
Title Die Verschwörung des Fiesco zu Genua: Ein republikanisches Trauerspiel
Note Wikipedia page about this book: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fiesco_(play) de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Die_Verschw%C3%B6rung_des_Fiesco_zu_Genua
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Reading Level Reading ease score: 79.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Language German
LoC Class PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
Subject Genoa (Italy) -- History -- Drama
Subject Fiéschi, Gian Luigi, conte di Lavagna, 1522-1547 -- Drama
Category Text
EBook-No. 6499
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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