The Count Of Burgundy: A Play, In Four Acts (1798)

By August von Kotzebue

Book Overview

""The Count of Burgundy"" is a play written by August Von Kotzebue in 1798. It is divided into four acts and is set in the medieval era. The play revolves around the character of the Count of Burgundy, who is a powerful and wealthy nobleman. The Count is known for his arrogance and cruelty towards his subjects. However, his behavior changes when he falls in love with a woman named Adelaide, who is the daughter of a poor farmer. The Count's love for Adelaide leads him to question his own values and beliefs. The play explores themes of love, power, and morality. It is a classic example of romantic drama and is widely regarded as one of Kotzebue's most successful plays. The Count of Burgundy is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of theatre and drama.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1166152022
• ISBN13: 9781166152024
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 84 Pages
• Weight: 0.27 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"