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Title: Torquato Tasso
Ein Schauspiel

Note: Reading ease score: 89.5 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Credits: E-text prepared by Andrew Sly

Summary: "Torquato Tasso" by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe is a play written during the late 18th century. The drama delves into the life of the real historical figure Torquato Tasso, a renowned Italian poet, exploring themes of creativity, conflict, and the struggle between art and authority. The characters include Tasso himself, the Duke of Ferrara Alphons, the princess, and Leonore, set against the backdrop of the luxurious surroundings of Belriguardo, the ducally-owned summer palace. The opening of "Torquato Tasso" introduces us to a serene garden setting, where the characters Leonore and the princess engage in a light-hearted conversation. They discuss the beauty of nature and their fond memories associated with the location. However, beneath the surface of this peaceful interaction, there is an undercurrent of tension regarding Torquato Tasso, who appears to be grappling with issues of isolation and recognition. The conversations hint at a larger conflict, touching on Tasso’s artistic integrity and his quest for validation amidst a court environment characterized by politics and societal expectations. As the characters navigate these complex relationships and tensions, the stage is set for deeper explorations of Tasso's character and the challenges he faces in receiving the acknowledgment he seeks for his literary contributions. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Goethe, Johann Wolfgang von, 1749-1832

EBook No.: 10425

Published: Dec 1, 2003

Downloads: 152

Language: German

Subject: Tasso, Torquato, 1544-1595 -- Drama

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: Torquato Tasso
Ein Schauspiel

Note: Reading ease score: 89.5 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Credits: E-text prepared by Andrew Sly

Summary: "Torquato Tasso" by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe is a play written during the late 18th century. The drama delves into the life of the real historical figure Torquato Tasso, a renowned Italian poet, exploring themes of creativity, conflict, and the struggle between art and authority. The characters include Tasso himself, the Duke of Ferrara Alphons, the princess, and Leonore, set against the backdrop of the luxurious surroundings of Belriguardo, the ducally-owned summer palace. The opening of "Torquato Tasso" introduces us to a serene garden setting, where the characters Leonore and the princess engage in a light-hearted conversation. They discuss the beauty of nature and their fond memories associated with the location. However, beneath the surface of this peaceful interaction, there is an undercurrent of tension regarding Torquato Tasso, who appears to be grappling with issues of isolation and recognition. The conversations hint at a larger conflict, touching on Tasso’s artistic integrity and his quest for validation amidst a court environment characterized by politics and societal expectations. As the characters navigate these complex relationships and tensions, the stage is set for deeper explorations of Tasso's character and the challenges he faces in receiving the acknowledgment he seeks for his literary contributions. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Goethe, Johann Wolfgang von, 1749-1832

EBook No.: 10425

Published: Dec 1, 2003

Downloads: 152

Language: German

Subject: Tasso, Torquato, 1544-1595 -- Drama

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.