Der Prinz von Homburg
Prinz Friedrich von Homburg oder die Schlacht bei Fehrbellin
Book • 1810
The play revolves around Prince Friedrich von Homburg, a young officer of the Great Elector, who is torn between his desires for glory and his military obligations.
After a dream-like sequence where he declares his love for the Elector's niece, Natalie, he fails to follow orders during the Battle of Fehrbellin, yet his actions lead to a victory.
The play delves into the Prince's emotional and psychological struggles as he faces a death sentence for his insubordination, only to be pardoned in a dramatic turn of events.
The work is a complex exploration of human emotions, duty, and the conflict between personal feelings and military commands.
After a dream-like sequence where he declares his love for the Elector's niece, Natalie, he fails to follow orders during the Battle of Fehrbellin, yet his actions lead to a victory.
The play delves into the Prince's emotional and psychological struggles as he faces a death sentence for his insubordination, only to be pardoned in a dramatic turn of events.
The work is a complex exploration of human emotions, duty, and the conflict between personal feelings and military commands.
