Project Gutenberg 2014-03-15 Public domain in the USA. 128 Goethe, Johann Wolfgang von 1749 1832 Von Goethe, Johann Wolfgang Goethe, J. W. (Johann Wolfgang) Goethe, Juan Wolfgango Räihä, Antti Raiha, Antti Götz von Berlichingen Rautakoura. Näytelmä Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/G%C3%B6tz_von_Berlichingen_(Goethe) E-text prepared by Tapio Riikonen "Götz von Berlichingen" by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe is a historical drama written in the late 18th century. The play centers around the titular character, Götz von Berlichingen, a noble knight known for his fierce independence and valiant spirit during a turbulent period in German history marked by conflicts among the nobility and peasantry. Goethe's work not only explores Götz's struggles but also reflects broader themes of justice, autonomy, and the role of honor in a changing society. The opening of the play introduces the historical context and the character of Götz von Berlichingen, emphasizing the chaotic political climate of 16th-century Germany. Discussion among characters in a tavern hints at Götz's reputation and the tension between his noble standing and the increasing power of local rulers. Götz is portrayed as a protector of the common people, respected among them, which sets the stage for the unfolding drama around his confrontations with authority. The tone is marked by banter and camaraderie, yet underlying themes of duty, honor, and the struggle for justice emerge, foreshadowing the conflicts that Götz will face as the narrative unfolds. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 52.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. fi Berlichingen, Götz von, 1480-1562 -- Drama PT Text Category: Historical Novels Category: Plays/Films/Dramas Category: German Literature 321792 2025-09-18T09:33:39.531378 text/html 321609 321542 2024-10-19T04:26:44.988799 2023-09-19T15:36:50.973205 text/html text/html 193645 2025-09-18T09:33:46.616388 application/epub+zip 197562 2025-09-18T09:33:42.202450 application/epub+zip 177190 2025-09-18T09:33:41.097398 application/epub+zip 343438 2025-09-18T09:33:49.740372 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 320892 2025-09-18T09:33:45.906372 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 307215 2022-09-20T15:32:37.588123 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 275097 2025-09-18T09:33:39.088401 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 255313 2024-10-24T03:55:42 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17747 2025-09-18T09:33:49.871347 application/rdf+xml 11009 2025-09-18T09:33:41.583381 image/jpeg 2799 2025-09-18T09:33:41.338374 image/jpeg 192938 2025-09-18T09:33:39.555436 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