Old Heidelberg

About “Old Heidelberg”

Old Heidelberg is a German romantic play written by Wilhelm Meyer-Förster, first performed in 1901. The story follows Prince Karl from Saxony, who falls in love with Käthie, the daughter of an innkeeper, while studying at Heidelberg University. After his father dies and he is called to return to his homeland to rule as king, he must give up his love for Käthie. The play explores themes of duty, love, and sacrifice. (Summary adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.)