Libussa

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Libussa

by Franz Grillparzer

DE·~2 hours

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In a quiet forest clearing, a modest hut glows with a lone fire as night falls. Libussa, a young woman in simple peasant garb, emerges from the shelter, having been rescued from a perilous river by the enigmatic hunter Primislaus. Their brief exchange hints at a deeper bond and a looming journey beyond the trees.

The drama unfolds around the sisters Kascha, Tetka, and Libussa, their loyal servants, and a cast of local villagers and armed men. Primislaus, bearing gifts of golden shoes and a jeweled belt, promises to guide Libussa toward the three oaks that mark a fated crossroads. Yet the forest is already echoing with mysterious footsteps and the arrival of armed strangers, suggesting that the path ahead will be fraught with both danger and destiny.

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Full title

Libussa Trauerspiel in fünf Aufzügen

Language

de

Duration

~2 hours (133K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Release date

2005-10-01

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

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About the author

Franz Grillparzer

Franz Grillparzer

1791–1872

A major voice in Austrian literature, he brought classical form, emotional intensity, and a sharp sense of tragedy to the stage. His plays helped define nineteenth-century Viennese drama and are still remembered for their psychological depth.

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