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Drama

Intrigue and Love

ger. Kabale und Liebe · 1784
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Main Characters and Their Development

  • Ferdinand von Walter - the president's son, in love with Luise Miller. He experiences an inner conflict between love and duty, leading to tragic consequences.
  • Luise Miller - the musician's daughter, sincerely in love with Ferdinand. Her purity and honesty fall victim to intrigue and manipulation.
  • President von Walter - Ferdinand's father, a power-hungry and cunning politician willing to do anything for power and influence.
  • Lady Milford - the duke's favorite, who is also in love with Ferdinand. Her character is revealed through the struggle between ambition and genuine feelings.
  • Miller - Luise's father, a simple and honest man trying to protect his daughter from high society's intrigues.
  • Wurm - the president's secretary, cunning and ambitious, playing a key role in the intrigues against Luise and Ferdinand.
Intrigue and Love
Date of publication: 27 November 2024
———Original titleger. Kabale und Liebe · 1784
Genre: Drama