The Prince Of Homburg by Heinrich von Kleist
The play is a dramatic exploration of duty, dreams, and the conflict between personal desires and state demands. It centers on a young, impulsive Prussian prince who, despite being a skilled commander, disobeys orders during a crucial battle, leading to an initially successful outcome but unexpected personal consequences. His actions result in him facing a death sentence for insubordination, provoking a deep examination of authority, military discipline, and individual will. As he grapples with his fate, the prince undergoes a transformation that questions the nature of honor and the cost of glory.
The 10946th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1821
- Nationality
- German
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- Unknown
- Words
- Unknown
- Original Language
- German
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- 39th on From Oedipus to The History Boys: Michael Billington's 101 greatest plays (The Guardian)