DAS WIRTHAUS ZUM ROTEN HUSAREN (The Red Hussar Inn)
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Laid in 1700 with a background of the Turkish War and the rule of Prince Eugene, we have here the life of two soldiers -- Stephen Kreith and Michel Kohlhaas. Their striving for an honest life, their unsuccessful attempts, and finally their death provide a full blooded and strong narrative. Compares well with a medieval ballad.