Torquato Tasso

By Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

Book Overview

Torquato Tasso is a literary work by the renowned German writer Johann Wolfgang von Goethe. The book is a dramatic play that revolves around the life of the Italian poet Torquato Tasso. It is set in the 16th century and portrays the struggles of Tasso as he tries to balance his artistic aspirations with the expectations of society.The play is divided into five acts and explores various themes such as love, jealousy, creativity, and madness. Tasso is depicted as a brilliant but troubled poet who is constantly at odds with the aristocratic society he lives in. He falls in love with Leonora, the sister of his patron, but their relationship is complicated by the interference of others.The play also features a cast of other characters, including Tasso's rival Antonio, the Duke of Ferrara, and Tasso's friend and confidant, the painter Guercino. Through their interactions, the play delves into complex issues such as the nature of art and the role of the artist in society.Goethe's Torquato Tasso is widely regarded as one of the greatest literary works of the German Romantic period. It is a powerful exploration of the human condition and the struggles that artists face in their quest for creative fulfillment.THIS 118 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: The Dramatic Works of Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1417948965.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: 1162910224
• ISBN13: 9781162910222
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 120 Pages
• Weight: 0.38 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"