Publisher's Synopsis
Wallenstein: A Drama is a play written by Friedrich Von Schiller and first published in 1800. The play is set during the Thirty Years' War and follows the story of Albrecht von Wallenstein, a military commander who is caught between his loyalty to the Emperor and his desire for power and control. Wallenstein's ambition and desire for power lead him to make alliances with various factions, including the Swedish army, which ultimately leads to his downfall. The play explores themes of power, loyalty, betrayal, and the consequences of ambition. It is considered one of Schiller's most important works and a masterpiece of German literature. The 1885 edition of the play is a revised version by Schiller, which includes changes to the original text and additional scenes.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.
