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The Death of Danton is a four-act tragic play written by German author, medical doctor, and playwright Georg Büchner (1813–1837), which vividly portrays the violent clashes and upheavals of the French Revolution. Written in 1835, the play was completed during the period when Büchner fled persecution by authorities and moved to France. It is regarded as one of the earliest and most significant examples of early revolutionary theatre.【1】 Summary of the Plot The action takes place in the spring of