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  • Egmont

    In 1775, when Goethe was twenty-six, and before he went to Weimar, he began to write “Egmont” After working on it at intervals for twelve years, he finished it at Rome in 1787. ... Read more

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  • Egmont (Mobi Classics)

    Egmont is a play by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, which he completed in 1788. Like his earlier 'Storm and Stress' play Götz von Berlichingen (1773), its dramaturgical structure is heavily influenced by Shakespearean tragedy; in contrast to the earlier work, Egmont's portrait of the downfall of a man who trusts in the goodness of those around him appears to mark a shift away from 'Storm and Stress' ... Read more

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  • The Maid of Orleans

    A Tragedy

    Translated by Anna Swanwick ...
    Friedrich Schiller's "The Maid of Orleans" is a meticulously crafted verse drama that dramatizes the life of the iconic heroine Joan of Arc, exploring themes of individuality, faith, and national identity against the backdrop of the Hundred Years' War. Schiller employs a rich and lyrical style characterized by vivid imagery and emotional depth, demonstrating his mastery of poetic language. The ... Read more

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  • Egmont

    A Tale of Rebellion and Redemption in 16th Century Flanders

    Translated by Anna Swanwick ...
    In "Egmont," Johann Wolfgang von Goethe presents a poignant exploration of the complexities of freedom and tyranny, encapsulated within the tumultuous backdrop of the Eighty Years' War. This tragic play, written in a lyrical style, weaves rich imagery and philosophical dialogue, reflecting the Romantic emphasis on individualism and emotional depth. Goethe'Äôs nuanced character development, ... Read more

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  • Iphigenia in Tauris

    A Tragic Tale of Fate, Family, and Redemption in Ancient Greece

    Translated by Anna Swanwick ...
    In "Iphigenia in Tauris," Johann Wolfgang von Goethe reinterprets the ancient Greek myth of Iphigenia, exploring themes of fate, sacrifice, and redemption through a neoclassical lens. The play, composed in blank verse, captures the emotional gravity and psychological complexity of its characters, particularly Iphigenia herself, who grapples with notions of duty and familial loyalty while yearning ... Read more

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  • The Maid of Orleans

    Enriched edition. A Tragedy

    Friedrich Schiller's "The Maid of Orleans" is a poignant five-act play that intricately weaves themes of nationalism, heroism, and the struggles of identity through the lens of the legendary figure, Joan of Arc. Utilizing an elevated, lyrical style characteristic of Romantic literature, Schiller explores the tragic interplay between personal conviction and political duty. Set against the backdrop ... Read more

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  • Collected works of Friedrich Schiller. Illustrated

    The Robbers, The Death of Wallenstein, Turandot, Wilhelm Tell, The Maid of Orleans, The Thirty Years War

    Schiller is considered by most Germans to be Germany's most important classical playwright. The Robbers is considered by critics to be the first European melodrama.Schiller wrote many philosophical papers on ethics and aesthetics. He synthesized the thought of Immanuel Kant with the thought of the German idealist philosopher, Karl Leonhard Reinhold. Schiller's aesthetic doctrine shows the ... Read more

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  • Iphigenia in Tauris

    Enriched edition.

    In "Iphigenia in Tauris," Johann Wolfgang von Goethe reinterprets the ancient Greek myth of Iphigenia, infusing it with themes of redemption, reconciliation, and the power of human emotion. Written in a neoclassical style, the play explores the tension between individual desires and societal obligations, showcasing Goethe's mastery of poetic dialogue and dramatic structure. The narrative revolves ... Read more

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  • Faust

    Johann Wolfgang von Goethe's "Faust" is a monumental exploration of the human condition, encapsulating the eternal struggle between good and evil, ambition and despair. Written in a poetic, dramatic style, it weaves together elements of German folklore, philosophy, and mysticism, presenting the protagonist, Faust, as a scholar who, disillusioned with conventional knowledge, makes a pact with the ... Read more

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  • Faust (Part 1&2)

    Enriched edition. Part One & Two: The Tragic Tale of an Over-Ambitious Man

    Johann Wolfgang von Goethe's 'Faust' is a groundbreaking work that delves into the themes of human desire, knowledge, and the consequences of pursuing one's ambitions. The play is a complex piece of literature that combines elements of tragedy, comedy, and romance, making it a monumental part of German literary history. Through the character of Faust, Goethe explores the limits of human knowledge ... Read more

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  • Faust (Annotated)

    Enriched Edition. Part One & Two: The Tragic Tale of an Over-Ambitious Man

    Johann Wolfgang von Goethe's Faust is a monumental dramatic poem that transforms the old German legend of the scholar who bargains with the devil into a searching meditation on knowledge, desire, guilt, and redemption. Written in a dazzling variety of meters, tones, and dramatic forms, it moves from metaphysical prologue to tragic love story, from satire to classical allegory. Standing at the ... Read more

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  • Plays

    In 'Plays', Johann Wolfgang von Goethe showcases his profound impact on the theatrical landscape of the 18th and early 19th centuries through a collection of works that demonstrate his mastery of dramatic form and depth of character exploration. Goethe weaves together a tapestry of human emotion and philosophical inquiry, exploring themes of love, ambition, and the struggle for understanding ... Read more

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