Egmont: Large Print

By: Goethe, Johann Wolfgang Von

A play written in 1787 and originally with music composed by Beethoven. Egmont is a Flemish warrior whose nemesis is the Duke of Alba. Heeventully ends up in prison, sentenced to death. In his final speech, Egmont calls to his people for freedom and to never give up the fight against their oppressors.Jetter (steps forward, and bends his cross-bow). Soest, Buyck, Ruysum Soest. Come, shoot away, and have done with it You won't beat me Three black rings, you never made such a shot in all your life. And so I'm master for this year. Jetter. Master and king to boot; who envies you? You'll have to pay double reckoning; 'tis only fair you should pay for your dexterity. Buyck. Jetter, I'll buy your shot, share the prize, and treat the company. I have already been here so long, and am a debtor for so many civilities. If I miss, then it shall be as if you had shot. Soest. I ought to have a voice, for in fact I am the loser. No matter Come, Buyck, shoot away.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B087SG9N26
• ISBN13: 9798642169810
• Release Date: January 1
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 88 Pages
• Weight: 0.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 8.5" x 11.0"