A crude, brutal character, Duke Alexander de Medici rules the city of Florence. Disinterested in his high office, despising the bourgeoisie as well as the people, he spends his time in women's beds. His young cousin Lorenzo has set himself the goal of freeing Florence from Alexander's tyranny. But will he manage to assassinate the duke? Will he be able to overcome the torments of his conscience? With Lorenzaccio, Alfred de Musset signs one of the most famous dramas of romantic theater.
A crude, brutal character, Duke Alexander de Medici rules the city of Florence. Disinterested in his high office, despising the bourgeoisie as well as the people, he spends his time in women's beds. His young cousin Lorenzo has set himself the goal of freeing Florence from Alexander's tyranny. But will he manage to assassinate the duke? Will he be able to overcome the torments of his conscience? With Lorenzaccio, Alfred de Musset signs one of the most famous dramas of romantic theater.