Wallensteins Lager by Friedrich Schiller

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Author Schiller, Friedrich, 1759-1805
Title Wallensteins Lager
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Summary "Wallensteins Lager" by Friedrich Schiller is a dramatic poem that was written during the late 18th century, a time of significant political and artistic developments. This work is set against the backdrop of the Thirty Years' War, focusing on the military and political dynamics of the era. Schiller explores the themes of power, loyalty, and the human condition through his portrayal of the interactions between soldiers and their commanders. The narrative unfolds in a military camp near Pilsen, where various characters, including soldiers, officers, and townsfolk, interact amidst the chaos of war. The characters express their thoughts on loyalty, duty, and the harsh realities of military life. Central to the plot is the figure of Wallenstein, a controversial general, whose fate is intertwined with the ambitions and fears of the soldiers. Through lively dialogue and a series of confrontations, the play captures the tension between individual desires and the overarching demands of loyalty to a leader and the state, ultimately immersing the reader in the emotional landscape of war and its consequences on human relationships. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language German
LoC Class PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
Subject Wallenstein, Albrecht Wenzel Eusebius von, Herzog von Friedland, 1583-1634 -- Drama
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EBook-No. 6518
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 29, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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