02217cam a22003013u 4500 49248 UtSlPG 20260610134131.0 m cr n 260607r2015||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG de iso639-1 PT Collin, Heinrich Joseph von, 1772-1811 Balboa: Ein Trauerspiel in fünf Aufzügen Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2015 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2015-06-21 Produced by Jana Srna, Norbert H. Langkau, Reiner Ruf, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "Balboa: Ein Trauerspiel in fünf Aufzügen" by Heinrich Joseph von Collin is a dramatic play written in the early 19th century. The work revolves around the historical figure Vasco Nunez Balboa and the political and personal conflicts that arise in his pursuit of exploration and acceptance in the face of hostility from the local governor, Pedrarias. The central themes likely touch upon love, honor, betrayal, and the complexities of power dynamics. The opening of the play introduces an elaborate setting adorned for a celebration, which quickly reveals the impending marriage between Balboa and Pedrarias' daughter, Maria. The dialogue between characters such as Jeronimo and Linares establishes a tension underscored by Pedrarias' enmity towards Balboa. As the narrative unfolds, the audience is made aware of Maria's deep affection for Balboa, her father's bitterness, and the struggles that lie ahead for the couple as political intrigue and personal grievances threaten their union. The sense of foreboding is amplified by the conversation surrounding Pedrarias' true feelings towards Balboa, foreshadowing conflict that will likely escalate as the story progresses. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Austrian drama -- 19th century https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/49248 90086 90086