Der Turm (drama)
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Der Turm is a symbolist drama by Austrian writer Hugo von Hofmannsthal, loosely inspired by Shakespeare’s "The Tempest" and exploring themes of power, guilt, and spiritual crisis.
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| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
drama
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stage play ⓘ symbolist drama ⓘ |
| author | Hugo von Hofmannsthal NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin | Austria ⓘ |
| dramaticTechnique |
allegory
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choral elements ⓘ dream-like scenes ⓘ monologue ⓘ symbolic imagery ⓘ |
| explores |
abuse of power
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inner conflict ⓘ moral responsibility ⓘ redemption ⓘ religious doubt ⓘ |
| genre |
Symbolism
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drama ⓘ |
| hasCharacter |
King
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Prince NERFINISHED ⓘ courtier ⓘ |
| hasDramaticForm | tragedy ⓘ |
| hasForm | five-act play ⓘ |
| hasLiteraryStyle | symbolist ⓘ |
| hasMotif |
imprisonment
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prophecy ⓘ royal succession ⓘ sacrifice ⓘ tower ⓘ |
| hasTone |
philosophical
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religious ⓘ serious ⓘ |
| inspiredBy |
The Tempest
NERFINISHED
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William Shakespeare NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| literaryMovement | Symbolism NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| literaryPeriod | early 20th century ⓘ |
| mainTheme |
guilt
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power ⓘ spiritual crisis ⓘ |
| originalLanguage | German ⓘ |
| setting | imaginary kingdom ⓘ |
| subjectMatter |
divine justice
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limits of human authority ⓘ relationship between ruler and subject ⓘ sin and atonement ⓘ |
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