Schiller's Wallenstein: Part II, Wallenstein's Tod

By Friedrich Schiller

Book Overview

Schiller's Wallenstein: Part II, Wallenstein's Tod is a play written by the German poet and playwright Friedrich Schiller. It is the second part of the Wallenstein trilogy and was first published in 1799. The play follows the downfall of the famous military commander Albrecht von Wallenstein during the Thirty Years' War in the early 17th century. Wallenstein, once a trusted ally of the Holy Roman Emperor, has become increasingly ambitious and power-hungry. He has formed his own army and is plotting to take control of the empire for himself. However, his plans are thwarted when the emperor orders his assassination. Wallenstein's closest advisors turn against him, and he is eventually betrayed and murdered by one of his own officers.Schiller's play is known for its complex characters and themes of power, loyalty, and betrayal. It is also noted for its poetic language and vivid descriptions of the war-torn landscape of central Europe. Overall, Schiller's Wallenstein: Part II, Wallenstein's Tod is a classic work of German literature and a powerful exploration of the human condition in times of war and political upheaval.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: 1163605352
• ISBN13: 9781163605356
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 260 Pages
• Weight: 0.78 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"