Die Piccolomini

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Schiller, Friedrich, 1759-1805

Language:

German

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Die Piccolomini" by Friedrich Schiller is a historical drama written in the early 19th century that explores themes of power, loyalty, and betrayal during the Thirty Years' War. The play primarily revolves around key characters such as Wallenstein, the Duke of Friedland and commander of the imperial army, and the Piccolomini family, specifically General Octavio Piccolomini and his son Max, who is also a colonel. It delves into the complex relationships and political intrigue among the military leaders as tensions rise between nobility and the imperial court. At the start of the play, we are introduced to a gothic hall in Pilsen, decorated for military functions and filled with soldiers anticipating the arrival of their leaders. Characters like Illo, Buttler, and Isolani discuss military matters, revealing the strained relationships within the ranks. General Octavio Piccolomini enters, highlighting loyalty and the underlying power struggles as he expresses concern over Wallenstein's leadership style. We also see Max Piccolomini's eager anticipation of an impending reunion with his father and the accompanying discussions of military honor and duty. The opening sets the stage for an intricate saga of ambition and emotional conflict, positioning Wallenstein's authority in jeopardy alongside the loyalty of his soldiers to the emperor. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Gutenberg Projekt-DE

Notes:

Wikipedia page about this book: https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Die_Piccolomini

Reading ease score: 84.1 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Release date is 2004-09-01