Die Aufgeregten by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
"Die Aufgeregten" by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe is a political drama written in the early 19th century. The play follows a variety of characters, including the Countess, her daughter Friederike, and a number of local townspeople, as they navigate the tension between the oppressive aristocracy and the discontented peasantry amidst themes of power struggles, love, and rebellion. The opening of "Die Aufgeregten" introduces us to a domestic setting with Luise and Karoline,
where tension soon escalates due to the unfortunate injury of the young Count. The conversation oscillates between the mundane concerns of household duties and the larger implications of the political atmosphere, hinting at the rising unrest among the townspeople. Characters such as Georg express urgency and fear over the Count's well-being, while Karoline reveals her troubled feelings regarding the Baron. The intertwining of personal dilemmas with broader societal issues sets the stage for the unfolding drama, suggesting that both individual and collective fates will be inextricably linked as the narrative progresses. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Goethe, Johann Wolfgang von, 1749-1832 |
|---|---|
| Title | Die Aufgeregten |
| Note | Reading ease score: 83.2 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Die_Aufgeregten |
| Credits | E-text prepared by Andrew Sly |
| Language | German |
| LoC Class | PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures |
| Subject | Europe -- Social conditions -- 19th century -- Drama |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 10428 |
| Release Date | Dec 1, 2003 |
| Most Recently Updated | Dec 19, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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