| Author |
Schiller, Friedrich, 1759-1805 |
| Title |
Wallenstein's Camp: A Play
|
| Note |
Reading ease score: 90.1 (5th grade). Very easy to read.
|
| Credits |
Produced by Tapio Riikonen and David Widger
|
| Summary |
"Wallenstein's Camp: A Play by Friedrich Schiller" is a theatrical work that serves as an introduction to Schiller's renowned tragedy surrounding the historical figure Albrecht von Wallenstein. Written during the late 18th century, the play captures the military and social dynamics of Wallenstein's army, emphasizing themes of power, loyalty, and the moral ambiguities of war. The narrative unfolds amidst the tumult of the Thirty Years' War, a period marked by chaos and drastic political shifts. The play depicts life in Wallenstein's camp before Pilsen, presenting a vivid portrayal of soldiers' lives filled with revelry, camaraderie, and the harsh realities of warfare. Characters include a mix of soldiers, sutlers, peasants, and camp followers who express their thoughts on military service, loyalty to Wallenstein, and the burdens of war. Dialogues convey their aspirations, fears, and vices, revealing a world where moral order breaks down, and the line between heroism and villainy blurs. Ultimately, "Wallenstein's Camp" offers insight into not only the military culture of the time but also deeper existential questions about humanity's place in the chaos of conflict. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
|
| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
|
| Subject |
Wallenstein, Albrecht Wenzel Eusebius von, Herzog von Friedland, 1583-1634 -- Drama
|
| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
6785 |
| Release Date |
Dec 8, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 30, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
118 downloads in the last 30 days. |
|
Project Gutenberg eBooks are always free!
|
