Statements (53)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:play
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| gptkbp:adaptation |
gptkb:opera
gptkb:film |
| gptkbp:author |
gptkb:Georg_Büchner
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| gptkbp:character_relationships |
Lena and her father are estranged
Leonce and Lena are betrothed Leonce and Lena fall in love Leonce and Valerio are friends |
| gptkbp:critical_reception |
praised for its wit
considered a precursor to modern drama |
| gptkbp:cultural_significance |
explores existential themes
influenced by Romanticism reflects on societal norms part of the German theater canon satirizes royal life |
| gptkbp:director |
gptkb:Robert_Wilson
gptkb:Peter_Stein |
| gptkbp:first_performance |
gptkb:Stuttgart
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| gptkbp:genre |
gptkb:comedy
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| gptkbp:historical_context |
addresses issues of class and power
examines the role of monarchy reflects the social upheaval of the 19th century set against the backdrop of German unification written during the Vormärz period |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Leonce and Lena
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| gptkbp:influence |
German literature
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| gptkbp:inspiration |
influenced by the political climate of the time
inspired by the author's own life |
| gptkbp:language |
gptkb:German
|
| gptkbp:legacy |
influenced later playwrights
remains relevant in contemporary discussions of freedom and identity considered a classic of German theater |
| gptkbp:main_character |
gptkb:Princess_Lena
gptkb:Prince_Leonce |
| gptkbp:narrative_style |
features poetic dialogue
employs irony incorporates elements of farce uses absurdism utilizes symbolism |
| gptkbp:notable_actor |
gptkb:Maximilian_Schell
gptkb:Marlene_Dietrich |
| gptkbp:notable_quote |
" I want to be free!"
" What is the meaning of life?" |
| gptkbp:performance_style |
frequently adapted for contemporary audiences
often performed in a minimalist style |
| gptkbp:premiere |
1895
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| gptkbp:setting |
Kingdom of Popo
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| gptkbp:theme |
gptkb:identity
gptkb:society love freedom |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Georg_Büchner
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
5
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