Love and Intrigue: A Tragedy by Friedrich Schiller

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Author Schiller, Friedrich, 1759-1805
Title Love and Intrigue: A Tragedy
Note Reading ease score: 77.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits Produced by Tapio Riikonen and David Widger
Summary "Love and Intrigue: A Tragedy" by Friedrich Schiller is a dramatic work written in the late 18th century. The narrative unfolds around the tangled relationships of several characters amid societal hierarchies and the perils of love. Central to the plot are Ferdinand, the son of the President, who falls in love with Louisa, the daughter of a music master, and the scheming dynamics at play that threaten their union. The opening of the tragedy introduces us to Miller, Louisa's father, who is deeply concerned about Ferdinand’s attentions towards his daughter, fearing that his noble background will lead to ruin. As the dialogue progresses, we are presented with the tension between social class and personal desire. Louisa is portrayed as the innocent girl caught between her love for Ferdinand and the societal pressures exerted by their different social standings. The scene is set for a conflict that involves not only familial expectations but also broader political machinations, hinting at the rapid changes in fortune that love can invite within structured societies. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
Subject Tragedies
Subject German drama -- Translations into English
Subject Domestic drama
Category Text
EBook-No. 6784
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 30, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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