Egmont: Viisinäytöksinen murhenäytelmä by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

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Author Goethe, Johann Wolfgang von, 1749-1832
Translator Räihä, Antti
Title Egmont: Viisinäytöksinen murhenäytelmä
Note Reading ease score: 52.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Note Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Egmont_(play) Wikipedia page about this book: https://nl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Egmont_(Goethe)
Credits Produced by Tapio Riikonen
Summary "Egmont: Viisinäytöksinen murhenäytelmä" by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe is a tragic play written in the late 18th century. The drama explores themes of power, freedom, and the individual versus authority, focusing on the character of Count Egmont, a nobleman caught between his loyalty to the crown and the looming struggles of his people against oppressive rule. The story takes place in a historical context surrounding the political unrest in the Low Countries. The opening of the play sets the stage in Brussels, where a group of citizens and soldiers engage in a lively conversation about their king and the recent military accomplishments of Count Egmont. A sense of camaraderie exists among the townsfolk, celebrating Egmont as a beloved leader who represents their concerns. However, hints of discontent with the royal authority begin to emerge as discussions of freedom and oppression unfold among the townspeople. The scene transitions to the palace, introducing the character of Duchess Margareta, who grapples with her own anxieties about the political unrest and the king’s expectations, foreshadowing the tension and complexity of the narrative that will follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language Finnish
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. 37312
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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