Der Traum ein Leben — Grillparzer, Franz

Der Traum ein Leben

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Summary

"Der Traum ein Leben" by Franz Grillparzer is a dramatic fairy tale first performed in 1834. When ambitious hunter Rustan asks to leave his comfortable home for adventure and glory, he reluctantly agrees to stay one more night. That night, he dreams of his journey—saving a king, gaining wealth and power, but descending into murder and deception. As the nightmare intensifies, reality and dream blur together. Upon waking, Rustan must choose between the adventurous life he craved and the peaceful existence he left behind. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Subjects (5)
  • Category: Plays/Films/Dramas
  • Category: German Literature
  • DE Drama
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  • Drama

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