Schiller, Friedrich, 1759-1805

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Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fiesco_(play) Release date is 2004-12-08

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"Fiesco; or, the Genoese Conspiracy: A Tragedy" by Friedrich Schiller is a republican tragedy written in 1782-1783. Set in 1547 Genoa, the play dramatizes a historical conspiracy against the aging Doge Andrea Doria and his tyrannical nephew Gianettino. The charismatic young Count Fiesco plays a dangerous double game, appearing as a carefree playboy while secretly plotting revolution. As noblemen rally around the conspiracy for varying motives, the question remains: does Fiesco seek liberty for Genoa, or power for himself? (This is an automatically generated summary.)



Genoa (Italy) -- History -- Drama FiƩschi, Gian Luigi, conte di Lavagna, 1522-1547 -- Drama

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