Winkelried: A Tragedy In The German Language (1837)

By Charles Voelker

Book Overview

Winkelried: A Tragedy In The German Language is a play written by Charles Voelker in 1837. The play is set in Switzerland during the 14th century and tells the story of Arnold Winkelried, a legendary hero who sacrificed himself in battle to save his country from foreign invaders. The play explores themes of patriotism, sacrifice, and heroism, and is written in the style of classical tragedy. The characters in the play are complex and multi-dimensional, with Winkelried himself portrayed as a selfless and courageous leader who inspires his fellow soldiers to fight for their country. The play is written entirely in German and is considered a landmark work of German literature. It has been praised for its poetic language, vivid imagery, and powerful emotional impact. Overall, Winkelried: A Tragedy In The German Language is a compelling and thought-provoking work of literature that continues to resonate with readers 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: 1167202074
• ISBN13: 9781167202070
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 208 Pages
• Weight: 0.63 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"