Liukas-kielinen: Komedia viidessä näytöksessä

Name: Liukas-kielinen: Komedia viidessä näytöksessä
Author: Friedrich Schiller

By Friedrich Schiller

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Set in a ministerial antechamber in Paris, the five-act comedy charts household and office maneuvering as clerks, servants, and officials compete for favor and advancement. A young lieutenant seeks the minister’s daughter while dismissed subordinates and ambitious functionaries clash over patronage and reputation; one wronged man vows exposure and revenge. Through scenes of gossip, promotion, and deceit the action satirizes hypocrisy, flattery, and social climbing, showing how personal longing, jealousy, and the pursuit of status shape choices and unravel convenient alliances in a tightly ordered bureaucratic world.

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Friedrich Schiller

Friedrich Schiller was a prominent German poet, philosopher, and playwright of the late 18th century, known for his contributions to the Sturm und Drang movement and later the Weimar Classicism. His works often explore themes of freedom, beauty, and the human condition. Among his notable plays are "Don Carlos" and "Mary Stuart," which delve into historical and political conflicts. Schiller also wrote significant philosophical essays, such as the "Aesthetical Essays," where he examines the relationship between art and morality. His literary legacy continues to influence modern thought and drama.