Winkelried: A Tragedy In The German Language (1837)

Winkelried is a tragic play written in the German language by Charles Voelker and published in 1837. The play tells the story of Arnold von Winkelried, a legendary Swiss hero who sacrificed himself during the Battle of Sempach in 1386 to allow his fellow soldiers to break through the enemy lines. The play explores themes of patriotism, sacrifice, and heroism, as well as the struggle between personal duty and loyalty to one's country. The characters in the play include Winkelried's wife, Gertrude, his friend, Rudolf, and the Swiss commander, Werner Stauffacher. The play is written in the style of classical tragedy, with a focus on language and dramatic tension. Winkelried is considered a significant work in German literature and has been adapted for the stage and screen numerous times.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.