
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.
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.
Subjects

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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