The Piccolomini; A Play
By Friedrich Schiller
8 Apr, 2020
The Piccolomini is the second play in the Wallenstein (a trilogy of plays). The main action of the trilogy begins with this play. The viewpoint changes from that of the ordinary soldiers to that of the commanders who, awaiting orders, meet in an e
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The Piccolomini is the second play in the Wallenstein (a trilogy of plays). The main action of the trilogy begins with this play. The viewpoint changes from that of the ordinary soldiers to that of the commanders who, awaiting orders, meet in an encampment near Pilsen. Most of them prefer Prince Wallenstein to the emperor. The former has repeatedly ignored the latter's orders, which is why he has ordered the prince to cede part of his huge army. Unwilling, Wallenstein considers resignation and, to pressure the emperor into making peace, is secretly negotiating with the Swedish enemy. Less