Family Distress Or Self Immolation: A Play, In Three Acts (1799)

""Family Distress or Self Immolation"" is a play written by August Von Kotzebue in 1799. The play is divided into three acts and deals with the themes of family conflict, betrayal, and self-sacrifice. The story revolves around the character of Count Wintersen, a wealthy nobleman who is torn between his love for his wife and his duty to his family. When his wife's brother, Baron von Hermsdorf, arrives at their estate and reveals a secret about the family's past, Count Wintersen is forced to make a difficult decision. As the drama unfolds, the characters are forced to confront their own desires and motivations, leading to a tragic conclusion. ""Family Distress or Self Immolation"" is a classic example of German Romantic drama and explores themes that are still relevant today.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.