Balboa: Ein Trauerspiel in fünf Aufzügen by Heinrich Joseph von Collin
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| Author | Collin, Heinrich Joseph von, 1772-1811 |
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| Title | Balboa: Ein Trauerspiel in fünf Aufzügen |
| Note | Reading ease score: 87.4 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
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| Summary | "Balboa: Ein Trauerspiel in fünf Aufzügen" by Heinrich Joseph von Collin is a dramatic play written in the early 19th century. The work revolves around the historical figure Vasco Nunez Balboa and the political and personal conflicts that arise in his pursuit of exploration and acceptance in the face of hostility from the local governor, Pedrarias. The central themes likely touch upon love, honor, betrayal, and the complexities of power dynamics. The opening of the play introduces an elaborate setting adorned for a celebration, which quickly reveals the impending marriage between Balboa and Pedrarias' daughter, Maria. The dialogue between characters such as Jeronimo and Linares establishes a tension underscored by Pedrarias' enmity towards Balboa. As the narrative unfolds, the audience is made aware of Maria's deep affection for Balboa, her father's bitterness, and the struggles that lie ahead for the couple as political intrigue and personal grievances threaten their union. The sense of foreboding is amplified by the conversation surrounding Pedrarias' true feelings towards Balboa, foreshadowing conflict that will likely escalate as the story progresses. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | German |
| LoC Class | PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures |
| Subject | Austrian drama -- 19th century |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 49248 |
| Release Date | Jun 21, 2015 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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