Authors: Grillparzer, Franz, 1791-1872

In Romance

By Abil Kile

"Die Ahnfrau" by Franz Grillparzer is a tragic play written in the early 19th century. The drama unfolds in a gothic setting and revolves around the themes of fate, legacy, and the haunting past of the Borotin family, encapsulated by the eponymous Ahnfrau. The central character, Graf Zdenko von Borotin, grapples with despair over the extinction of ...

Authors: Grillparzer, Franz, 1791-1872

In History

By Abil Kile

"Ein treuer Diener seines Herrn" by Franz Grillparzer is a tragedy written in the early 19th century. The play centers around nobles and royalty in a historical setting, exploring themes of loyalty, love, and political intrigue through the interactions of the main characters, particularly Bancbanus, the title character, who serves King Andreas of H...

Authors: Grillparzer, Franz, 1791-1872

In Neval

By Abil Kile

"Das goldene Vließ" by Franz Grillparzer is a dramatic work written in the early 19th century. This tragedy presents themes of love, betrayal, and vengeance through the lens of Greek mythology, primarily focusing on the story of Medea and her father Aietes, the king of Colchis. Medea, a pivotal character, experiences intense emotional turmoil as sh...

Authors: Grillparzer, Franz, 1791-1872

In Adventure

By Abil Kile

"Medea" by Franz Grillparzer is a tragic play written in the early 19th century. The drama focuses on the tumultuous and vengeful character of Medea, exploring themes of betrayal, love, and revenge as she navigates her strained relationship with her husband Jason, who has abandoned her for another woman. The play offers a deep dive into Medea's psy...

Authors: Grillparzer, Franz, 1791-1872

In Adventure

By Abil Kile

"Der Gastfreund" by Franz Grillparzer is a tragic play written during the early 19th century. The story unfolds in Kolchis, focusing on themes of hospitality, betrayal, and the dire consequences of vengeance. The drama explores the complex relationships between family members, the nature of trust, and the religious and cultural beliefs that influen...

Authors: Grillparzer, Franz, 1791-1872

In History

By Abil Kile

"Die Argonauten" by Franz Grillparzer is a tragic play written in the early 19th century. The story revolves around ancient mythological figures, particularly Jason and Medea, as they navigate themes of love, betrayal, and destiny amid familial loyalties and the weight of magical powers. At the start of the play, the scene is set in Kolchis, a wild...

Authors: Grimmelshausen, Hans Jakob Christoph von, 1625-1676

In Romance

By Abil Kile

"Simplicianische Schriften, Erster Theil (von 2)" by Hans Jacob Christoph von Grimmelshausen is a collection of biographical and narrative writings, likely produced in the late 17th century. This series is part of the broader literary work known as "Simplicissimus," where it explores the intricate timelines and characters from Grimmelshausen's life...

Authors: Grimmelshausen, Hans Jakob Christoph von, 1625-1676

In Neval

By Abil Kile

"Der abenteuerliche Simplicissimus" by Hans Jakob Christoph von Grimmelshausen is a novel written in the late 17th century. The work follows the adventures of the titular character, Simplicissimus, an innocent and naive young man who navigates the complexities and brutalities of life in 17th-century Germany during the Thirty Years' War. Through his...

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In History

By Abil Kile

Deutsche Sagen by Jacob Grimm and Wilhelm Grimm is a collection of German legends written in the early 19th century. The volume assembles place-bound folk traditions from German-speaking regions—tales of mountain spirits, Frau Holle, giants, dwarfs, revenants, holy wonders, and hidden treasures—framed by a scholarly concern for faithful transcripti...