Publisher's Synopsis
Count Benyowsky or The Conspiracy of Kamtschatka is a play written by August Von Kotzebue in 1798. The play is a tragi-comedy and is divided into five acts. The plot revolves around the titular character, Count Benyowsky, who is a Hungarian nobleman and adventurer. He is exiled to Kamtschatka, a remote region in Siberia, where he discovers a plot to overthrow the governor of the region. The play explores themes of power, tyranny, and rebellion. It also delves into the complex relationships between the characters, including the Count's love interest, Zulima, and his arch-nemesis, the governor of Kamtschatka. The play features a mix of dramatic and comedic elements, with moments of humor interspersed with more serious scenes.Count Benyowsky or The Conspiracy of Kamtschatka was a popular play during its time and was performed in theaters across Europe. It is considered one of Kotzebue's most successful plays and is still studied and performed today.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.
