Project Gutenberg 2008-09-07 Public domain in the USA. 158 Schiller, Friedrich 1759 1805 Schiller, Johann Christoph Friedrich von Schiller, Friedrich von Schiller, Friedrick Novello, Sabilla 1904 Novello, Mary Sabilla Turandot: The Chinese Sphinx Produced by Chuck Greif "Turandot: The Chinese Sphinx" by Friedrich Schiller is a dramatic oddity likely adapted during the late 18th to early 19th century. This work is a play which revolves around the themes of love, tyranny, and the trials imposed by a fierce princess, Turandot, who subjects her suitors to deadly riddles. Set in the mythical backdrop of Peking, the story reflects on the battle of wits and the nature of true love amid a cultural critique of gender roles and power dynamics. The narrative presents Prince Kalaf, who, enamored by the beautiful yet ruthless Turandot, offers himself as a challenger despite the lethal consequences. As he faces her riddles with wit and bravery, the play unfolds a tension between honor and affection, ultimately leading Turandot to confront her feelings in the face of her harsh vows. The tale culminates in a struggle between pride and vulnerability, as Turandot grapples with her burgeoning emotions towards Kalaf. The audience is taken through a journey of suspense and revelation, culminating in an unexpected twist that redefines their relationship. Through romantic entanglements and a dramatic resolution, Schiller's adaptation not only entertains but also invites reflection on the deeper implications of love and strength in the face of societal expectations. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 85.6 (6th grade). Easy to read. en China -- Drama PT Text Category: Plays/Films/Dramas Category: German Literature 119554 2025-08-11T05:39:02.723615 text/html 121800 2016-05-20T11:23:34 text/html 115087 2025-08-11T05:39:09.789586 application/epub+zip 114983 2025-08-11T05:39:05.745611 application/epub+zip 105721 2025-08-11T05:39:04.523607 application/epub+zip 225482 2025-08-11T05:39:12.126571 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 204803 2025-08-11T05:39:08.980590 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 166937 2022-09-12T10:09:00.481318 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 87421 2025-08-11T05:39:02.066652 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 87371 2016-05-20T11:23:32 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 87362 2016-05-20T11:23:32 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 20812 2025-08-11T05:39:12.262618 application/rdf+xml 11368 2025-08-11T05:39:05.036615 image/jpeg 2801 2025-08-11T05:39:04.779599 image/jpeg 35952 2016-05-20T11:23:46 application/octet-stream application/zip 39315 2016-05-20T11:23:46 application/octet-stream application/zip 35919 2016-05-20T11:23:46 application/octet-stream application/zip 113559 2025-08-11T05:39:02.733611 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 en.wikipedia de.wikipedia