Project Gutenberg 2003-12-01 Public domain in the USA. 162 Goethe, Johann Wolfgang von 1749 1832 Von Goethe, Johann Wolfgang Goethe, J. W. (Johann Wolfgang) Goethe, Juan Wolfgango Torquato Tasso Ein Schauspiel Reading ease score: 89.5 (6th grade). Easy to read. E-text prepared by Andrew Sly "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.) de Tasso, Torquato, 1544-1595 -- Drama PT Text DE Drama Browsing: Literature Browsing: Fiction 221270 221207 2024-10-05T04:54:00.729897 2023-10-05T05:42:58.360437 text/html text/html 221263 221200 2024-10-05T04:54:01.017585 2023-10-05T05:42:58.566465 text/html text/html 141163 2024-10-05T04:54:07.993566 application/epub+zip 143814 2024-10-05T04:54:02.909611 application/epub+zip 143814 2024-10-05T04:54:01.709655 application/epub+zip 287721 2024-10-05T04:54:10.734585 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 264886 2024-10-05T04:54:07.187553 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 236102 2022-09-05T07:58:02.791179 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 178895 178883 2024-10-05T04:54:00.377602 2023-10-05T05:42:58.105449 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 178226 2020-12-19T21:44:10 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 68834 2020-12-19T21:44:11 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 application/zip 180208 2020-12-19T21:44:11 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 68739 2020-12-19T21:44:11 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 21386 2024-10-05T04:54:10.867541 application/rdf+xml 12970 2024-10-05T04:54:02.259610 image/jpeg 3501 2024-10-05T04:54:01.983598 image/jpeg 140064 2024-10-05T04:54:01.037579 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia de.wikipedia