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100	1		_aSchiller, Friedrich, _d1759-1805
245	1	0	_aTurandot, Prinzessin von China
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2004
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2004-09-01
508			_aThis book content was graciously contributed by the Gutenberg Projekt-DE
520			_a"Turandot, Prinzessin von China" by Friedrich Schiller is a tragicomedy written in the late 18th century. This work is based on the earlier Italian fairy tale by Carlo Gozzi and revolves around themes of love, power, and the struggle against oppressive traditions. The main characters include Princess Turandot, who is renowned for her beauty and intellect but harbors a disdain for marriage, and Prince Kalaf, who is determined to win her hand despite the perilous challenge of solving her three riddles. The opening of the play introduces the setting in the outskirts of Beijing and the characters, notably Prince Kalaf and his companion Barak. As they converse, it becomes clear that the kingdom is in turmoil due to Turandot's cruel challenge to suitors: to answer three riddles or face execution. Barak warns Kalaf of the danger, recounting the gruesome fate of other princes who had attempted to win Turandot's favor. Meanwhile, Kalaf expresses a powerful resolve to take on the challenge, dismissing the fear of death as he is enamored by the idea of winning the princess. This exposition sets the stage for the ensuing conflict and establishes Kalaf's determination that may lead either to triumph or tragedy. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aChina -- Drama
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/6505
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