Des Meeres und der Liebe Wellen: Trauerspiel in fünf Aufzügen by Franz Grillparzer

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Author Grillparzer, Franz, 1791-1872
Title Des Meeres und der Liebe Wellen: Trauerspiel in fünf Aufzügen
Note Reading ease score: 95.4 (5th grade). Very easy to read.
Summary "Des Meeres und der Liebe Wellen: Trauerspiel in fünf Aufzügen" by Franz Grillparzer is a dramatic work written in the early 19th century. The play unfolds against the backdrop of love, desire, and the divine, focusing on the character Hero, a priestess of Aphrodite, and her complex relationship with love and duty. The opening of the play introduces us to Hero, who is preparing for a festival at the temple dedicated to Aphrodite. She reveals her mixed feelings about her role as a priestess, hinting at a desire for personal freedom. Other characters, including her playful companions and authoritative figures like the Oberpriester (high priest), discuss various societal expectations and the nature of relationships. The stage is set for tension between Hero's duty and her yearning for love, foreshadowing her encounter with Leander—a stranger who will challenge her commitments. Amid this, the air of the impending festival creates a sense of festivity mixed with the undercurrents of divine scrutiny and human emotion. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language German
LoC Class PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
Subject Leander (Greek mythology) -- Drama
Subject Hero (Greek mythology) -- Drama
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EBook-No. 8568
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 26, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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