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The Bride Of Messina

by Friedrich Von Schiller
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Book cover type: Paperback
  • ISBN13: 9781419155314
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Subject: N/A
  • Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
  • Publisher Imprint: Kessinger Publishing
  • Publication Date:
  • Pages: 152
  • Original Price: USD 23.95
  • Language: English
  • Edition: N/A
  • Item Weight: 273 grams
  • BISAC Subject(s): European / German

The Bride of Messina is a tragic play written by the German playwright Friedrich von Schiller. The play is set in Messina, Sicily, and revolves around the story of two brothers, Manuel and Carlos, who are both in love with the same woman, Beatrice. The play explores themes of love, jealousy, betrayal, and revenge.The story begins with Manuel and Carlos returning to Messina after a long absence. They are both surprised to find that their father, the Duke of Messina, has arranged for Manuel to marry Beatrice. Carlos is devastated by this news, as he is deeply in love with Beatrice.As the wedding day approaches, tensions between the brothers and their families escalate. Manuel and Carlos argue over Beatrice, and their father becomes increasingly worried about the consequences of their rivalry. When Beatrice is found dead on the morning of the wedding, suspicion falls on both brothers.The rest of the play follows the tragic consequences of the brothers' rivalry and the Duke's attempt to uncover the truth behind Beatrice's death. The play ends with a dramatic confrontation between the brothers, in which they both reveal their guilt and accept their punishment.The Bride of Messina is considered one of Schiller's most powerful and complex plays. It explores the nature of love and the destructive power of jealousy and revenge. The play is also notable for its use of language and its exploration of the themes of fate and destiny.This strife! bring peace again, or soon Messina Shall bow to other lords."" Your stern decree Prevailed; this heart, with all a mother's anguish O'erlabored, owned the weight of public cares. I flew, and at my children's feet, distracted, A suppliant lay; till to my prayers and tears The voice of nature answered in their breasts!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.

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