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Romulus the Great

Friedrich Dürrenmatt's play Romulus der Große shows the demise of the Western Roman Empire in the 5th century – taking place during the day of the Ides of March, 476.


Friedrich Dürrenmatt photo
Friedrich Dürrenmatt photo

“Resistance at all cost is the most senseless act there is.”

Friedrich Dürrenmatt Romulus the Great

Ein Widerstand um jeden Preis ist das Sinnloseste, was es geben kann.
Romulus the Great, act III (1956)

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