Description
In the opulent courts of 18th-century Vienna, a bitter rivalry ignites between the established court composer Antonio Salieri and the divinely gifted, yet notoriously eccentric, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Consumed by envy and a desperate thirst for recognition, Salieri embarks on a treacherous path, meticulously plotting to undermine his rival's prodigious talent. This gripping drama explores the destructive nature of ambition, the intoxicating allure of fame, and the profound, often painful, intersection of genius and mediocrity. Shaffer masterfully crafts a tale of obsession and artistic rivalry, questioning the very nature of divine inspiration and human frailty.
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paperback
Signet
Published Sep 4, 1988
204 pages
ISBN: 9780451158949
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Details
First Published
1979
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for Amadeus by Peter Shaffer.