Die Braut von Messina by Friedrich Schiller

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Author Schiller, Friedrich, 1759-1805
Title Die Braut von Messina
Note Reading ease score: 82.5 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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Summary "Die Braut von Messina" by Friedrich Schiller is a tragic play written during the late 18th century. The narrative revolves around familial conflict, particularly focusing on the tension between two brothers, Don Manuel and Don Cesar, as well as the overarching theme of fraternal love and hatred. The mother, Donna Isabella, straddles the line between these conflicting loyalties, hoping to restore peace while dealing with the haunting legacy of her husband’s authoritarian rule. The opening of the play introduces Donna Isabella, deeply mourning the recent loss of her husband, while her two sons are embroiled in a violent feud. Isabella articulates her anguish over the rift between her sons, which is exacerbated by their father’s death, leading to bloody conflict within the city of Messina. As tensions escalate, Isabella reveals her desire to bring peace and reconcile her warring children, foreshadowing the dramatic twists of love, vengeance, and the search for identity that will unfold. The arrival of a messenger signaling the brothers' approach creates an anticipatory atmosphere, as Isabella hopes this reunion will end the long-standing animosity. Overall, the beginning sets the stage for a complex exploration of family dynamics set against the backdrop of tragedy. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language German
LoC Class PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
Subject Sicily (Italy) -- Drama
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EBook-No. 6496
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Most Recently Updated Dec 29, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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