Ein Bruderzwist in Habsburg by Franz Grillparzer
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"Ein Bruderzwist in Habsburg" by Franz Grillparzer is a five-act drama written in 1848. The play depicts the bitter conflict between Emperor Rudolf II and his ambitious brother Matthias, who schemes to seize the throne. Rudolf, paralyzed by his fear of political action and moral compromise, faces accusations of weakness while Matthias pursues power with reckless confidence. Their struggle unfolds against a backdrop of religious tensions and political intrigue, ultimately culminating in
Rudolf's downfall and an ominous prophecy of the coming Thirty Years' War. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Grillparzer, Franz, 1791-1872 |
|---|---|
| Title | Ein Bruderzwist in Habsburg |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ein_Bruderzwist_in_Habsburg |
| Credits | Produced by Mike Pullen and Delphine Lettau |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 85.7 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | German |
| LoC Class | PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures |
| Subject | Holy Roman Empire -- History -- Rudolf II, 1576-1612 -- Drama |
| Subject | Holy Roman Empire -- History -- Matthias, 1612-1619 -- Drama |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 8964 |
| Release Date | Sep 1, 2005 |
| Last Update | Jan 2, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 312 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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