Authors: Grillparzer, Franz, 1791-1872

In History

By Abil Kile

"Des Meeres und der Liebe Wellen: Trauerspiel in fünf Aufzügen" by Franz Grillparzer is a dramatic work written in the early 19th century. The play unfolds against the backdrop of love, desire, and the divine, focusing on the character Hero, a priestess of Aphrodite, and her complex relationship with love and duty. The opening of the play introduce...

Authors: Grillparzer, Franz, 1791-1872

In Neval

By Abil Kile

"Sappho : Ein Trauerspiel in fünf Aufzügen" by Franz Grillparzer is a dramatic play written during the early 19th century. The story revolves around the legendary poet Sappho and her tumultuous relationship with Phaon, exploring themes of love, betrayal, and the conflicts between personal desire and societal expectations. The opening of the play in...

Authors: Grillparzer, Franz, 1791-1872

In Romance

By Abil Kile

"Libussa" by Franz Grillparzer is a tragic play written in the early 19th century. This dramatic work explores themes of power, gender roles, and destiny through the character of Libussa, a princess with prophetic abilities, as well as the three siblings—Kascha, Tetka, and Libussa herself. The story begins with Libussa's journey to reclaim her iden...

Authors: Grillparzer, Franz, 1791-1872

In History

By Abil Kile

"König Ottokars Glück und Ende" by Franz Grillparzer is a tragic play written during the early 19th century. The play revolves around King Ottokar of Bohemia, his tumultuous relationship with his wife Margarethe of Austria, and the political intrigues threatening his reign. It explores themes of power, loyalty, and betrayal against the backdrop of ...

Authors: Grillparzer, Franz, 1791-1872

In Adventure

By Abil Kile

"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 app...

Authors: Grillparzer, Franz, 1791-1872

In History

By Abil Kile

"Weh dem, der lügt!" by Franz Grillparzer is a five-act comedic play written in the early 19th century. The narrative revolves around themes of truth and deceit, primarily featuring the character Gregor, the Bishop of Chalons, who grapples with the moral implications of honesty, especially in light of his responsibilities to his imprisoned nephew A...

Authors: Grillparzer, Franz, 1791-1872

In Romance

By Abil Kile

"Das Kloster bei Sendomir" by Franz Grillparzer is a narrative work based on a true event, written in the early 19th century. This literary piece features elements of drama and morality, exploring themes related to honor, guilt, and the consequences of one's choices. The story unfolds in a historical setting against the backdrop of the Polish count...

Authors: Grillparzer, Franz, 1791-1872

In Neval

By Abil Kile

"Ein Bruderzwist in Habsburg" by Franz Grillparzer is a play written during the early 19th century. This tragic drama explores the intense conflicts within the Habsburg family, specifically focusing on the struggles for power and allegiance among its members, set against the backdrop of political turmoil in Bohemia and the wider Holy Roman Empire. ...

Authors: Grillparzer, Franz, 1791-1872

In Adventure

By Abil Kile

"Der arme Spielmann" by Franz Grillparzer is a narrative written during the mid-19th century. The story appears set against the backdrop of a vibrant folk festival in Vienna, illustrating the intersections of social classes and the intimate lives of the common people, highlighted by the character of an old street musician. At the start of the narra...