| Author |
Goethe, Johann Wolfgang von, 1749-1832 |
| Title |
Torquato Tasso
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 59.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Riikka Talonpoika, Tapio Riikonen and PG Distributed Proofreaders
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| Summary |
"Torquato Tasso" by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe is a dramatic play written in the late 18th century. The plot centers around the struggles of the poet Torquato Tasso as he navigates his relationships with political powers and personal aspirations, particularly in the context of creativity and recognition. The characters include noble figures like Alfonso II, the Duke of Ferrara, and various members of the court who interact with Tasso, highlighting themes of artistic freedom, love, and conflict. The opening of "Torquato Tasso" introduces a serene garden setting where two characters, Princess Leonora and her friend Leonora, engage in a discussion filled with poetic imagery and reflections on the beauty of life and art. They express their admiration for classical poets and hint at Tasso's presence and prominence in their world. As the scene unfolds, the stakes of Tasso's artistic ambitions are established, revealing tensions between his deep emotional journey and the societal expectations imposed by the nobility. This portion effectively sets the tone for the exploration of Tasso's inner turmoil and his quest for artistic validation amidst external pressures. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
Finnish |
| LoC Class |
PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
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| Subject |
Tasso, Torquato, 1544-1595 -- Drama
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
13328 |
| Release Date |
Aug 30, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 18, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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