Schiller's Maria Stuart (1910)

Schiller's Maria Stuart is a play written by the German playwright Friedrich Schiller in 1800. The play is based on the historical events surrounding the life of Mary, Queen of Scots, and her conflict with Queen Elizabeth I of England. The play explores themes of power, politics, religion, and gender, as well as the complex relationship between the two queens. The play is set in England during the late 16th century and follows the story of Mary, who has been imprisoned by Elizabeth for her alleged involvement in a plot to overthrow the English queen. Throughout the play, Mary struggles to maintain her dignity and assert her rights as a queen, while Elizabeth grapples with the political and personal consequences of her decision to imprison Mary. Schiller's Maria Stuart is widely regarded as one of the greatest works of German literature and has been adapted into numerous stage productions and films. The play's themes and characters continue to resonate with audiences today, making it a timeless classic of world literature.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.