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"The Virgin of the Sun: A Play, in Five Acts" was written by August von Kotzebue and published in 1799. German playwright whose melodramatic works shaped early 19th-century theatre and sparked political controversy.

The Virgin of the Sun: A Play, in Five Acts

1799

August von Kotzebue

The Virgin of the Sun: A Play, in Five Acts

Name: The Virgin of the Sun: A Play, in Five Acts
Author: August von Kotzebue

August von Kotzebue

1799

Translated by Anne Plumptre

The Virgin of the Sun is a five-act play written by August von Kotzebue and first published in 1799. Set in a mythological context, it delves into themes of love, duty, and societal conflict through the story of Cora, a virgin priestess of the Sun, and her forbidden romance with Alonzo, a Spaniard. The play explores the emotional turmoil of Rolla, a warrior torn between his loyalty and unrequited love for Cora, highlighting the tragic consequences of their desires against the backdrop of sacred obligations.