Project Gutenberg 2008-09-07 Public domain in the USA. 79 Schiller, Friedrich 1759 1805 Schiller, Johann Christoph Friedrich von Schiller, Friedrich von Schiller, Friedrick Novello, Sabilla 1904 Novello, Mary Sabilla Turandot: The Chinese Sphinx Reading ease score: 85.6 (6th grade). Easy to read. Produced by Chuck Greif "Turandot: The Chinese Sphinx" by Friedrich Schiller is a dramatic oddity likely adapted during the late 18th to early 19th century. This work is a play which revolves around the themes of love, tyranny, and the trials imposed by a fierce princess, Turandot, who subjects her suitors to deadly riddles. Set in the mythical backdrop of Peking, the story reflects on the battle of wits and the nature of true love amid a cultural critique of gender roles and power dynamics. The narrative presents Prince Kalaf, who, enamored by the beautiful yet ruthless Turandot, offers himself as a challenger despite the lethal consequences. As he faces her riddles with wit and bravery, the play unfolds a tension between honor and affection, ultimately leading Turandot to confront her feelings in the face of her harsh vows. The tale culminates in a struggle between pride and vulnerability, as Turandot grapples with her burgeoning emotions towards Kalaf. The audience is taken through a journey of suspense and revelation, culminating in an unexpected twist that redefines their relationship. Through romantic entanglements and a dramatic resolution, Schiller's adaptation not only entertains but also invites reflection on the deeper implications of love and strength in the face of societal expectations. (This is an automatically generated summary.) en China -- Drama PT Text Browsing: Culture/Civilization/Society Browsing: Literature 119417 119418 2024-10-11T10:39:05.991856 2023-09-12T04:01:50.863749 text/html text/html 121800 2016-05-20T11:23:34 text/html; charset=iso-8859-1 39315 2016-05-20T11:23:46 text/html; charset=iso-8859-1 application/zip 115003 2024-10-11T10:39:14.522820 application/epub+zip 114984 2024-10-11T10:39:09.533840 application/epub+zip 105724 2024-10-11T10:39:07.975824 application/epub+zip 225476 2024-10-11T10:39:17.351781 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 204803 2024-10-11T10:39:13.526800 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 166937 2022-09-12T10:09:00.481318 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 87421 87415 2024-10-11T10:39:05.020870 2023-09-12T04:01:49.963752 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 87371 2016-05-20T11:23:32 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 35952 2016-05-20T11:23:46 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 application/zip 87362 2016-05-20T11:23:32 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 35919 2016-05-20T11:23:46 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 21988 2024-10-11T10:39:17.495780 application/rdf+xml 11368 2024-10-11T10:39:08.558827 image/jpeg 2801 2024-10-11T10:39:08.269824 image/jpeg 113516 2024-10-11T10:39:06.003850 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