Egmont: Viisinäytöksinen murhenäytelmä

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Egmont: Viisinäytöksinen murhenäytelmä

by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

FI·~3 hours·1 chapter

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Set against the bustling streets of 16th‑century Brussels, the drama opens with a noisy archery contest where soldiers, merchants, and townsfolk vie for glory. Among them stand the charismatic Prince Egmont, the determined Margareeta Parmlatar, and a host of courtiers and commoners whose rivalries spark both humor and tension. The lively dialogue instantly paints a portrait of a city teetering between celebration and the undercurrents of political ambition.

As the competition unfolds, deeper conflicts emerge: loyalty to the crown clashes with personal honor, and whispers of intrigue begin to swirl around the court. Listeners are drawn into Egmont’s struggle to balance his noble ideals with the harsh demands of war and power, while his companions grapple with love, duty, and betrayal. The play’s rich language and vivid characters promise an engaging blend of drama and wit, setting the stage for a tragic tale that will unfold with each act.

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Language

fi

Duration

~3 hours (176K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Release date

2011-09-04

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

1749–1832

A giant of German literature, this poet, novelist, and playwright helped shape European culture through works that still feel vivid today. Best known for Faust and The Sorrows of Young Werther, he also brought a scientist’s curiosity and a statesman’s experience to his writing.

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