Wallenstein: A Drama (1885)

Wallenstein: A Drama is a play written by Friedrich Von Schiller and first published in 1800. It is set during the Thirty Years War, a conflict that took place in Europe during the 17th century. The play tells the story of Albrecht von Wallenstein, a powerful military commander who is torn between his loyalty to the Emperor and his desire for power and independence. As the war rages on, Wallenstein becomes increasingly disillusioned with the Emperor and begins to plot his own course, which ultimately leads to his downfall. The play is known for its complex characters, political intrigue, and exploration of themes such as power, loyalty, and betrayal. This edition of Wallenstein: A Drama was published in 1885 and includes an introduction by the translator, Samuel Taylor Coleridge.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.