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Lifetime: 1761 - 1819 Passed: ≈ 205 years ago

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Writer

Country/Nationality

August von Kotzebue

Books by August von Kotzebue

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Freimaurer

Satire Comedy Drama
Play Drama 19th century Comedy Society Conspiracy Freemasonry Curiosity German Literature Theater Secrets Rites

August von Kotzebue's play "Freimaurer" explores the pervasive curiosity surrounding the secret rituals and practices of Freemasonry. Through a series of characters and events, the play satirizes various attempts to uncover the supposed mysteries of...

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Stranger

Romance Fairy Tale Drama Tragedy
Family Drama Love Victorian Redemption Revenge Guilt Loss Identity Forgiveness Secret Theatre

The Stranger, originally titled 'Menshenhass und Reue', is a sentimental drama by August von Kotzebue. It tells the story of a man known only as The Stranger, who arrives in a small town with a mysterious past. His arrival stirs up emotions and revea...