Ein Bruderzwist in Habsburg by Franz Grillparzer

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Author Grillparzer, Franz, 1791-1872
Title Ein Bruderzwist in Habsburg
Credits Produced by Mike Pullen and Delphine Lettau
Summary "Ein Bruderzwist in Habsburg" by Franz Grillparzer is a play written during the early 19th century. This tragic drama explores the intense conflicts within the Habsburg family, specifically focusing on the struggles for power and allegiance among its members, set against the backdrop of political turmoil in Bohemia and the wider Holy Roman Empire. The opening of the play introduces a tense atmosphere in Prague, where Don Cäsar, the illegitimate son of Emperor Rudolf II, confronts a court official over the wrongful imprisonment of a man accused of murder. The scene quickly escalates as Don Cäsar passionately defends the accused and protests the justice system, revealing his fiery temperament and sense of loyalty to his friends. As the unfolding conflict hints at deeper issues of power, familial loyalty, and justice, we also meet Emperor Rudolf and his brothers, each grappling with their own ambitions and relationships within the tumultuous political landscape. This initial act sets the stage for a detailed exploration of the characters' intertwined fates and the eventual descent into tragedy. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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
Most Recently Updated Jan 2, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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