Publisher's Synopsis
Agnes Bernauer: A Tragedy In Five Acts (1909) is a play written by Frederick Hebbel. The play is set in the 15th century and tells the story of Agnes Bernauer, a commoner who falls in love with Albert, the Duke of Bavaria. The couple's love is forbidden by the Duke's father, who wants him to marry a noblewoman. Despite the opposition, Albert and Agnes get married in secret. When the Duke's father finds out about the marriage, he accuses Agnes of witchcraft and has her arrested. The play follows the tragic consequences of their love and the societal pressures that ultimately lead to Agnes's downfall. Hebbel's play is known for its exploration of themes such as love, power, and class struggle. It is considered a classic of German literature and has been adapted into various forms, including operas and films.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
