| Author |
Büchner, Georg, 1813-1837 |
| Title |
Dantons Tod
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 84.8 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
This eBook was produced for Project Gutenberg of Germany by Gerd Bouillon
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| Summary |
"Dantons Tod" by Georg Büchner is a drama written during the early 19th century, exploring the moral complexities and political turbulence of the French Revolution. The play centers around the character of Georg Danton, a leading figure in the revolutionary movement, and examines themes of power, betrayal, and the nature of revolution as it unfolds against a backdrop of violent political strife. At the start of the drama, the characters engage in discussions that reveal their deep anxieties about the revolution and its consequences. Danton and his companions grapple with their roles in a turbulent political landscape, marked by the threat of violence and betrayal. The dialogue showcases their conflicting ideologies and personal struggles amidst powerful forces seeking to redefine the social order, foreshadowing the inevitable downfall that Danton faces as he is caught in a deadly political game. The opening sets a tone of foreboding and highlights the complexities of human relationships in times of crisis. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
German |
| LoC Class |
PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
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| Subject |
Danton, Georges Jacques, 1759-1794 -- Drama
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
5072 |
| Release Date |
Feb 1, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 28, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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