VS. ROBERT SCHUMANN

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Set in 1840 Leipzig, the narrative centers on Robert Schumann's struggle to marry Clara Wieck, the daughter of his music teacher. After years of rejection, Schumann must navigate a legal battle due to Saxony law. The courtroom drama unfolds as Clara's father and her lover impose their conflicting desires on her, highlighting themes of love, autonomy, and the societal constraints of the time. The story explores the tension between personal passion and external pressures, ultimately focusing on Clara's agency in defining her own destiny.