“The true reason, therefore, why tragedy need not shun even the harshest subject is, that a spiritual and invisible power can only be measured by the opposition which it encounters from some external force capable of being appreciated by the senses. The moral freedom of man, therefore, can only be displayed in a conflict with his sensuous impulses: so long as no higher call summons it to action, it is either actually dormant within him, or appears to slumber, since otherwise it does but mechanically fulfil its part as a mere power of nature. It is only amidst difficulties and struggles that the moral part of man's nature avouches itself.”
Quote by August Wilhelm Schlegel
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Lectures on Dramatic Art and Literature
This book delves into the theoretical and practical aspects of dramatic art and literature, offering insights into the creation, analysis, and appreciation of dramatic works. more
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