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Goethe, Johann Wolfgang von
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1832
Von Goethe, Johann Wolfgang
Goethe, J. W. (Johann Wolfgang)
Goethe, Juan Wolfgango
Egmont
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"Egmont" by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe is a tragedy written during the late 18th century. The play centers around the character of Count Egmont, a prominent and well-loved figure in Flanders who faces political strife and oppression under Spanish rule. The narrative explores themes of freedom, loyalty, and the conflict between individual desires and authoritarian power. At the start of "Egmont," the stage is set in Brussels, with various citizens engaging in discussions surrounding their freedoms and the rising tensions under the foreign rulers. As the characters participate in games and celebrate the accomplishments of Egmont, who is revered for his valor and kind disposition, the atmosphere is marked by both camaraderie and underlying unrest. The count's relationship with Margarete von Parma, the regent, and other key figures such as Prince of Orange foreshadows the complex political dynamics that will unfold. The opening part introduces sharp dialogues about the existing social order and hints at the chaos brewing in the background, establishing the stage for Egmont's tragic trajectory. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 84.8 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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Egmont, Lamoraal, Graaf van, 1522-1568 -- Drama
Tragedies (Drama)
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Category: Plays/Films/Dramas
Category: Classics of Literature
Category: German Literature
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