Project Gutenberg 2000-09-01 Public domain in the USA. 234 Goethe, Johann Wolfgang von 1749 1832 Von Goethe, Johann Wolfgang Goethe, J. W. (Johann Wolfgang) Goethe, Juan Wolfgango Götz von Berlichingen mit der eisernen Hand: Ein Schauspiel Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/G%C3%B6tz_von_Berlichingen_(Goethe) https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/G%C3%B6tz_von_Berlichingen_(Goethe) This etext was prepared by Michael Pullen "Götz von Berlichingen mit der eisernen Hand: Ein Schauspiel" by Johann Wolfgang Goethe is a dramatic play written during the late 18th century, specifically in the context of German Romanticism. The play centers on the titular character, Götz von Berlichingen, a free-spirited knight known for his rebellious nature and his iron hand, which is a result of a battle injury. Through Götz's struggles, the narrative explores themes of freedom, loyalty, and the conflicts between nobility and peasant classes, set against the backdrop of a turbulent political landscape in medieval Germany. The opening of the play introduces various characters in a tavern scene, highlighting the tensions brewing between Götz and the local authorities, particularly the Bishop of Bamberg. Discussions among the characters reveal Götz's ongoing feud with the bishop and his loyalty to his principles, making clear the perilous and precarious nature of his choices. Götz’s anticipation of conflict, alongside the introduction of supportive characters like his loyal squire Georg and the arrival of the monk Martin, sets the stage for the ensuing drama. Additionally, through interactions between Götz, his family, and his foes, the groundwork is laid for the exploration of personal and political allegiances that will unfold throughout the play. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 86.6 (6th grade). Easy to read. de Berlichingen, Götz von, 1480-1562 -- Drama PT Text DE Drama Category: Plays/Films/Dramas Category: German Literature 250387 2025-10-01T12:31:00.010104 text/html 250208 2025-01-07T23:56:21.247991 text/html 187329 2025-10-01T12:31:07.516029 application/epub+zip 189863 2025-10-01T12:31:03.414978 application/epub+zip 159230 2025-10-01T12:31:02.203054 application/epub+zip 431960 2025-10-01T12:31:10.235479 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 414351 2025-10-01T12:31:06.705062 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 338678 2022-08-02T03:34:57.612835 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 206077 2025-10-01T12:30:59.641076 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 195555 2015-04-03T12:46:58 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 75696 2015-04-03T12:47:40 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 18185 2025-10-01T12:31:10.361466 application/rdf+xml 23508 2025-10-01T12:31:02.697982 image/jpeg 4691 2025-10-01T12:31:02.450998 image/jpeg 187990 2025-10-01T12:31:00.030012 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