Turandot, Prinzessin von China

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Turandot, Prinzessin von China

by Friedrich Schiller

DE·~2 hours·1 chapter

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Set upon a moon‑lit Chinese palace, the drama opens with the enigmatic Princess Turandff, whose beauty is matched only by her fierce independence. The court teems with colorful figures—a wandering prince in exotic garb, a loyal tutor, a cunning minister, and two devoted servants—each caught in a web of exile, loyalty, and looming danger. As ancient rivalries flare and the empire trembles under an invading tyrant, the characters grapple with loss, honor, and the desperate search for refuge.

Amid this restless backdrop, Turandff’s suitors discover that winning her hand involves more than courtly gifts; she challenges them with riddles that test wit and will. The story weaves humor with tragedy, offering sharp dialogue and vivid scenes that capture both the exotic splendor of the imperial palace and the human yearning for hope in the face of upheaval. Listeners are drawn into a tale where courage, love, and cleverness must contend with destiny’s cruel twists.

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Language

de

Duration

~2 hours (132K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Release date

2004-09-01

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Friedrich Schiller

Friedrich Schiller

1759–1805

A fierce, brilliant voice of German literature, this playwright and poet helped shape the era known as Weimar Classicism. His dramas and poems combine big ideas about freedom, justice, and human dignity with real emotional force.

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