"Egmont" is a tragedy by the German poet and playwright Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, written in 1788. This masterpiece tells the story of the hero - Count Egmont, who acts as a symbol of the struggle for the freedom of his people from tyranny. The book touches on topics relevant to every era, such as political repression, loyalty to principles and sacrifice in the struggle for ideals. Variety of feelings, lost hope and faith in victory - all this is reproduced in the tragedy "Egmont" with Goethe's great talent.