Fiesco; or, the Genoese Conspiracy: A Tragedy

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Schiller, Friedrich, 1759-1805

Standardized Title:

Die Verschwörung des Fiesko. English

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Fiesco; or, the Genoese Conspiracy: A Tragedy" by Friedrich Schiller is a historical tragedy written in the late 18th century. The play revolves around the ambitious Count Fiesco of Lavagna, who becomes embroiled in political machinations as he conspires against the ruling house of Doria in Genoa. The story explores themes of power, betrayal, and the conflict between personal desire and public duty. The opening of the play introduces several key characters, including Fiesco, who is characterized by his noble aspirations and involvement in the conspiracy, and his wife Leonora, who grapples with jealousy and despair over Fiesco's loyalties and rumored infidelities. Other notable characters include Gianettino Doria, the arrogant Duke's nephew, and Verrina, a staunch republican. As tensions rise in Genoa, Fiesco is portrayed as torn between his passionate love for Leonora and the violent political upheaval surrounding him. The scene sets the stage for unfolding conflicts, both personal and political, as the characters navigate a society rife with intrigue and ambition. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Tapio Riikonen and David Widger

Notes:

Reading ease score: 78.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fiesco_(play)

Release date is 2004-12-08