Die Huldigung der Künste by Friedrich Schiller
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About this eBook
| Author | Schiller, Friedrich, 1759-1805 |
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| Title | Die Huldigung der Künste |
| Note | Reading ease score: 82.1 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Delphine Lettau and Mike Pullen |
| Summary | "Die Huldigung der Künste" by Friedrich Schiller is a lyrical play written in the early 19th century, specifically around the time of the German Romantic movement. The work celebrates the various arts and their vital role in human culture, presenting themes of beauty, creativity, and the divine. The play is dedicated to Maria Paulowna, the hereditary princess of Weimar, and was staged at the Weimar court theater, emphasizing its cultural significance and connection to aristocratic patronage of the arts. The narrative of "Die Huldigung der Künste" unfolds in a rural setting where a group of peasants celebrates the planting of a symbolic orange tree, representing the introduction of beauty and culture into their land. As they engage in this festive act, a Genius and seven goddesses, representing different forms of art—architecture, sculpture, painting, poetry, music, dance, and theater—descend from the heavens. They express their commitment to nurturing and serving humanity through their respective crafts. The characters explore the relationship between love, beauty, and the human experience, revealing that the true essence of art lies in its ability to forge connections, evoke emotions, and elevate the human spirit. The play culminates in a collective affirmation of the arts' transformative power, highlighting their significance in enriching life and fostering a sense of community. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | German |
| LoC Class | PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures |
| Subject | Drama |
| Subject | German poetry -- 18th century |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 7939 |
| Release Date | Apr 1, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated | Dec 30, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 53 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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