The Parasite Or The Art To Make One's Fortune: A Comedy In Five Acts (1856)

By Friedrich Schiller and Louis-Benoît Picard

Book Overview

The Parasite Or The Art To Make One�������s Fortune: A Comedy In Five Acts is a play written by Friedrich Schiller and first published in 1856. The play is set in 18th century Germany and follows the story of a young man named Baron von Schell who is struggling to make his fortune. He meets a cunning and manipulative man named Moser who teaches him the art of being a parasite, or living off the wealth and generosity of others. As Baron von Schell becomes more successful in his parasitic ways, he begins to lose sight of his own values and morals. He becomes entangled in a web of lies and deceit, and must navigate the consequences of his actions. The play is a satirical commentary on the social and economic structures of Schiller's time, and explores themes of greed, ambition, and the corrupting influence of power. Overall, The Parasite Or The Art To Make One�������s Fortune is a witty and thought-provoking play that continues to be studied and performed today.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: 1167176863
• ISBN13: 9781167176869
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 90 Pages
• Weight: 0.29 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"