The Death of Wallenstein

Schiller, Friedrich, 1759-1805

About this book

"The Death of Wallenstein" by Friedrich Schiller is a play completed in 1799. It forms the final part of Schiller's Wallenstein trilogy, depicting the downfall of the powerful general Albrecht von Wallenstein during the Thirty Years' War. As Wallenstein secretly negotiates with Sweden against the Holy Roman Emperor, loyalties fracture among his commanders. Torn between duty, ambition, and love, his allies must choose sides. The drama builds toward a tragic conclusion as betrayal closes in and Wallenstein's fate is sealed in the winter of 1634.

Notes

Wikipedia page about this book: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wallenstein_(trilogy_of_plays))

Author
Schiller, Friedrich, 1759-1805
Reading level
A2 · Elementary
Language
English

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