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Egmont, Lamoraal, Graaf van, 1522-1568 -- Drama Books
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Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Egmont
"Egmont" by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe is a drama completed in 1788. Set during the Eighty Years' War, it follows Count Egmont, a Dutch warrior who refuses to flee from Spanish oppression despite the threat of arrest. His idealism and trust in others lead him toward a fatal confrontation with the despotic Duke of Alba. As his mistress Klärchen desperately tries to save him, Egmont must face the consequences of his unwavering commitment to liberty and justice, transforming personal tragedy into a powerful call for national independence.
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Egmont
"Egmont" by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe is a drama completed in 1788. The play depicts Count Egmont's fight against Spanish oppression during the Eighty Years' War. Despite warnings of arrest, Egmont refuses to flee, standing firm in his ideals of liberty and justice. As he faces imprisonment and his mistress Klärchen struggles desperately to save him, the nobleman must confront the consequences of his unwavering honesty. This political manifesto explores themes of freedom, destiny, and the price of principle against despotic authority.
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Egmont: Viisinäytöksinen murhenäytelmä
"Egmont: Viisinäytöksinen murhenäytelmä" by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe is a tragedy written between 1775 and 1788. Set in Brussels during the early years of the Eighty Years' War, the play follows Count Egmont as he navigates the dangerous political landscape of Spanish-ruled Netherlands. While Willem van Oranje flees to safety, the popular but trusting Egmont underestimates the threat posed by the ruthless Duke of Alva, refusing to abandon his people despite mounting warnings of his impending arrest.
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