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Title:
Prometheus
Dramatisches Fragment
Note: Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prometheus_(Goethe)
Credits: Produced by belmekhira
Summary: "Prometheus" by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe is a dramatic fragment written during the late 18th to early 19th century, a period marked by the rise of Romanticism. This work explores the themes of creation, rebellion against divine authority, and the essence of human existence through the lens of the mythological figure Prometheus, who defies the gods to bring life and knowledge to humanity. The play unfolds with Prometheus expressing his defiance against the gods, particularly Zeus, as he reflects on his role in creating mankind. He interacts with figures such as Mercury, his brother Epimetheus, and the goddess Minerva, emphasizing his desire for independence and the right to shape human experience. Prometheus's relationship with his creations, especially the woman Pandora, highlights the tensions between suffering, joy, and the nature of life itself. The dialogue reveals Prometheus's struggles with the consequences of his actions, as he grapples with the inherent dualities of existence, ultimately presenting a poignant meditation on freedom, creation, and the human condition. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 92.6 (5th grade). Very easy to read.
Author: Goethe, Johann Wolfgang von, 1749-1832
EBook No.: 9260
Published: Nov 1, 2005
Downloads: 203
Language: German
Subject: Drama
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title:
Prometheus
Dramatisches Fragment
Note: Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prometheus_(Goethe)
Credits: Produced by belmekhira
Summary: "Prometheus" by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe is a dramatic fragment written during the late 18th to early 19th century, a period marked by the rise of Romanticism. This work explores the themes of creation, rebellion against divine authority, and the essence of human existence through the lens of the mythological figure Prometheus, who defies the gods to bring life and knowledge to humanity. The play unfolds with Prometheus expressing his defiance against the gods, particularly Zeus, as he reflects on his role in creating mankind. He interacts with figures such as Mercury, his brother Epimetheus, and the goddess Minerva, emphasizing his desire for independence and the right to shape human experience. Prometheus's relationship with his creations, especially the woman Pandora, highlights the tensions between suffering, joy, and the nature of life itself. The dialogue reveals Prometheus's struggles with the consequences of his actions, as he grapples with the inherent dualities of existence, ultimately presenting a poignant meditation on freedom, creation, and the human condition. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 92.6 (5th grade). Very easy to read.
Author: Goethe, Johann Wolfgang von, 1749-1832
EBook No.: 9260
Published: Nov 1, 2005
Downloads: 203
Language: German
Subject: Drama
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.