Goethe's Egmont: A Tragedy, With Copious Explanatory Notes And A Complete Vocabulary (1868)

Goethe's Egmont is a tragic play written by the famous German writer Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe. Published in 1868, this edition of the play includes copious explanatory notes and a complete vocabulary to help readers fully understand the text. The play is set in 16th century Brussels and follows the story of the Flemish nobleman, Count Egmont, who becomes a symbol of resistance against Spanish oppression. The play explores themes of freedom, justice, and loyalty, and is considered one of Goethe's most important works. The copious explanatory notes included in this edition provide historical context and explanations of complex ideas and references within the text. The complete vocabulary is also a helpful tool for readers to fully comprehend the language used in the play. Overall, Goethe's Egmont is a powerful tragedy that explores important themes and is a must-read for fans of German literature.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.