""Egmont"" is a play written by the famous German author Johann Wolfgang von Goethe. The play is set in the Netherlands during the 16th century and follows the story of a nobleman named Count Egmont. Egmont is a popular and respected figure in his community, but he becomes a target of the Spanish Inquisition when he refuses to renounce his Protestant beliefs. The play explores themes of freedom, oppression, and resistance against tyranny. It also features a love story between Egmont and a woman named Cl�����rchen. The play is considered to be one of Goethe's most important works and has been adapted into various forms of media, including operas and films.THIS 96 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: The Dramatic Works of Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1417948965.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.