Project Gutenberg
2005-10-01
Public domain in the USA.
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Grillparzer, Franz
1791
1872
Die Jüdin von Toledo
Historisches Trauerspiel in fünf Aufzügen
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Jewess_of_Toledo https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Die_J%C3%BCdin_von_Toledo_(B%C3%BChnenst%C3%BCck)
Produced by Mike Pullen and Delphine Lettau
"Die Jüdin von Toledo" by Franz Grillparzer is a historical tragedy composed in the early 19th century. The play unfolds in the context of medieval Spain, around the year 1195, and explores themes of love, religious conflict, and societal tension, particularly as they relate to the relationship between Christians and Jews. The central character appears to be Rahel, the daughter of Isaac, a Jewish merchant, whose beauty draws the attention of the Christian king Alfonso VIII. The opening of the play establishes a vibrant yet tense atmosphere within the royal garden of Toledo, introducing the characters of Isaac, Rahel, and Esther as they navigate their fears and desires in a world where Jews face severe restrictions and dangers. Isaac warns Rahel against approaching the royal presence, highlighting the societal prohibitions against Jews in royal spaces. Rahel, playful and defiant, expresses a desire to be seen by the king, setting the stage for a potentially fateful encounter. As tensions escalate with the arrival of the king and his retinue, the dynamics between the characters become increasingly complicated, encapsulating the themes of love and danger intertwined in this historical narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 93.6 (5th grade). Very easy to read.
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Man-woman relationships -- Drama
Alfonso VIII, King of Castile, 1155-1214 -- Drama
Jews -- Spain -- Castile -- Drama
Kings and rulers -- Drama
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Category: Historical Novels
Category: Plays/Films/Dramas
Category: German Literature
Category: History - Medieval/Middle Ages
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