Wallenstein

Interesting Facts

• «Wallenstein» is a dramatic trilogy consisting of three parts: «Wallenstein's Camp», «The Piccolomini», and «Wallenstein's Death».
• The trilogy is based on historical events of the Thirty Years' War and tells the story of Albrecht von Wallenstein, a general of the Holy Roman Empire.
• Schiller used historical sources, such as chronicles and letters, to create a realistic depiction of the era and characters.
• One of the central themes of the work is the conflict between personal ambitions and duty to the state.
• «Wallenstein» is considered one of the greatest works of German classical literature and had a significant influence on the development of historical drama in Europe.
• Schiller began work on the trilogy in 1796 and completed it in 1799.
• The work explores complex moral and political dilemmas faced by the characters and raises questions about the nature of power and betrayal.
• «Wallenstein's Camp» differs from the other parts in that it serves more as a prologue, introducing the atmosphere and setting, rather than a full-fledged drama.