"Penthesilea" is a tragic poem by the German writer Heinrich von Kleist, which was published in 1808. The book tells the story of the legendary Amazonian Penthesilea, a warrior queen who goes to battle in Troy to help the Trojans. In this epic poem, Kleist explores the themes of love, war, passion and death. He gives the reader the opportunity to delve into the inner world of the heroine, recreating her blind passion for Achilles and the madness that fills her soul during the battle. "Penthesilea" impresses with its poetic language, refined style and complex psychological depth of images. This book leaves the reader with deep thoughts about the nature of the human soul and the unpredictability of passions.