| Author |
Schiller, Friedrich, 1759-1805 |
| Uniform Title |
Die räuber. English
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| Title |
The Robbers
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| Note |
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Robbers
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 85.0 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by David Widger
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| Summary |
"The Robbers" by Friedrich Schiller is a drama written in the late 18th century that explores themes of freedom, moral conflict, and the nature of virtue and vice. The work delves into the tumultuous lives of two brothers, Charles and Francis von Moor, whose starkly contrasting characters drive the narrative forward. Charles, an idealist turned outlaw, embodies the tragic hero's struggle against societal constraints, while Francis, filled with jealousy and malice, represents moral depravity and ambition. At the start of "The Robbers," the tension between the brothers is palpable, as Francis reveals to their father the disgraceful actions of Charles, who has become a fugitive after committing a series of crimes. The old Moor's anguish over his sons sets the stage for the familial conflict that will unfold, with Francis enacting a duplicitous scheme to separate his brother from their father's affection. In a tavern, Charles grapples with disillusionment towards society and ultimately embraces a life of crime, declaring himself the leader of a band of robbers. This opening introduces essential character dynamics and establishes a darkly compelling narrative centered on moral ambiguity and the consequences of unchecked desire. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
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| Subject |
Brothers -- Drama
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| Subject |
Tragedies
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| Subject |
Inheritance and succession -- Drama
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| Subject |
German drama -- Translations into English
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
6782 |
| Release Date |
Dec 8, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 30, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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