Schiller’s Egmonts Leben Und Tod: Die Belagerung Von Antwerpen (1878)

Schiller's Egmonts Leben Und Tod: Die Belagerung Von Antwerpen is a German-language book written by the renowned German playwright, Friedrich Schiller. The book was first published in 1878 and is a historical drama that tells the story of Count Egmont, a nobleman who lived in the Netherlands during the 16th century.The book is divided into two parts, with the first part focusing on Egmont's life and the second part on his death. The story is set against the backdrop of the Dutch Revolt against Spanish rule, and it explores themes of political oppression, freedom, and sacrifice.In the first part of the book, Schiller portrays Egmont as a courageous and noble character who is loved by the people of the Netherlands. Egmont is shown as a loyal servant of the Spanish king, but he also sympathizes with the Dutch people's desire for freedom.In the second part of the book, Egmont is captured by the Spanish and sentenced to death. He is executed in public, and his death becomes a symbol of the Dutch people's struggle for freedom.Overall, Schiller's Egmonts Leben Und Tod: Die Belagerung Von Antwerpen is a powerful and moving work of historical drama that explores important themes of freedom, sacrifice, and political oppression. It is a must-read for anyone interested in European history, politics, or literature.This Book Is In English.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.