The Camp Of Wallenstein

By Friedrich Schiller

Book Overview

""The Camp of Wallenstein"" is a play written by German poet and playwright Friedrich Schiller. The play is set during the Thirty Years' War in the early 17th century and tells the story of the military commander Wallenstein and his camp of soldiers. The play explores themes of power, loyalty, and betrayal as Wallenstein's army becomes divided over their allegiance to him. The characters in the play are complex and multifaceted, with many of them struggling with their own personal motivations and desires. As the plot unfolds, the audience is taken on a journey through the intricacies of war and politics, ultimately leading to a dramatic and unexpected conclusion. Schiller's writing is known for its poetic language and vivid imagery, and ""The Camp of Wallenstein"" is no exception. This play is a timeless classic that continues to captivate audiences with its timeless themes and compelling storyline.CAPUCHIN. Hurrah halloo tol, lol, de rol, le The fun's at its height I'll not be away Is't an army of Christians that join in such works? Or are we all turned Anabaptists and Turks? Is the Sabbath a day for this sport in the land, As though the great God had the gout in his hand, And thus couldn't smite in the midst of your band?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: 1419155792
• ISBN13: 9781419155796
• Release Date: June 2004
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 76 Pages
• Weight: 0.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 7.5" x 9.2"