| Author |
Schiller, Friedrich, 1759-1805 |
| Uniform Title |
Die Verschwörung des Fiesko. English
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| Title |
Fiesco; or, the Genoese Conspiracy: A Tragedy
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 78.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Note |
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fiesco_(play)
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| Credits |
Produced by Tapio Riikonen and David Widger
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| Summary |
"Fiesco; or, the Genoese Conspiracy: A Tragedy" by Friedrich Schiller is a historical tragedy written in the late 18th century. The play revolves around the ambitious Count Fiesco of Lavagna, who becomes embroiled in political machinations as he conspires against the ruling house of Doria in Genoa. The story explores themes of power, betrayal, and the conflict between personal desire and public duty. The opening of the play introduces several key characters, including Fiesco, who is characterized by his noble aspirations and involvement in the conspiracy, and his wife Leonora, who grapples with jealousy and despair over Fiesco’s loyalties and rumored infidelities. Other notable characters include Gianettino Doria, the arrogant Duke's nephew, and Verrina, a staunch republican. As tensions rise in Genoa, Fiesco is portrayed as torn between his passionate love for Leonora and the violent political upheaval surrounding him. The scene sets the stage for unfolding conflicts, both personal and political, as the characters navigate a society rife with intrigue and ambition. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
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| Subject |
Genoa (Italy) -- History -- Drama
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| Subject |
Fiéschi, Gian Luigi, conte di Lavagna, 1522-1547 -- Drama
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
6783 |
| Release Date |
Dec 8, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 30, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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