Project Gutenberg 2003-12-01 Public domain in the USA. 279 Goethe, Johann Wolfgang von 1749 1832 Von Goethe, Johann Wolfgang Goethe, J. W. (Johann Wolfgang) Goethe, Juan Wolfgango Torquato Tasso Ein Schauspiel Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Torquato_Tasso_(play) Wikipedia page about this book: https://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Torquato_Tasso_(Goethe) 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.) Reading ease score: 89.5 (6th grade). Easy to read. de Tasso, Torquato, 1544-1595 -- Drama PT Text DE Drama Category: Plays/Films/Dramas Category: German Literature 221388 2025-10-05T03:33:09.788801 text/html 221263 221200 2024-11-05T04:49:27.304187 2023-10-05T05:42:58.566465 text/html text/html 141237 2025-10-05T03:33:15.957802 application/epub+zip 143807 2025-10-05T03:33:11.488809 application/epub+zip 143808 2025-10-05T03:33:10.403824 application/epub+zip 287723 2025-10-05T03:33:18.454773 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 264780 2025-10-05T03:33:15.276784 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 236102 2022-09-05T07:58:02.791179 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 178849 2025-10-05T03:33:09.413821 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 159129 2024-10-28T17:48:33 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17646 2025-10-05T03:33:18.606784 application/rdf+xml 12970 2025-10-05T03:33:10.896884 image/jpeg 3501 2025-10-05T03:33:10.647788 image/jpeg 140132 2025-10-05T03:33:09.806821 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog de.wikipedia en.wikipedia