Des Grillparzer, Franz 1791-1872 creator text utu 2005 monographic de 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Des Meeres und der Liebe Wellen: Trauerspiel in fünf Aufzügen" by Franz Grillparzer is a dramatic work written in the early 19th century. The play unfolds against the backdrop of love, desire, and the divine, focusing on the character Hero, a priestess of Aphrodite, and her complex relationship with love and duty. The opening of the play introduces us to Hero, who is preparing for a festival at the temple dedicated to Aphrodite. She reveals her mixed feelings about her role as a priestess, hinting at a desire for personal freedom. Other characters, including her playful companions and authoritative figures like the Oberpriester (high priest), discuss various societal expectations and the nature of relationships. The stage is set for tension between Hero's duty and her yearning for love, foreshadowing her encounter with Leander—a stranger who will challenge her commitments. Amid this, the air of the impending festival creates a sense of festivity mixed with the undercurrents of divine scrutiny and human emotion. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2005-07-01 Original publication data not identified Leander (Greek mythology) -- Drama Hero (Greek mythology) -- Drama PT Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/8568 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/8568 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133223.0 8568