Publisher's Synopsis
Don Carlos, Infante of Spain: A Dramatic Poem, in Five Acts is a play written by Johann Christoph Friedrich von Schiller and published in 1843. The play is set in the 16th century and follows the story of Don Carlos, the son of King Philip II of Spain, and his relationship with his father, his stepmother Queen Elizabeth of Valois, and his love interest, Princess Eboli. The play explores themes of love, betrayal, politics, and power as Don Carlos struggles to reconcile his desire for freedom and justice with the oppressive and corrupt regime of his father's court. The play is considered one of Schiller's masterpieces and is known for its complex characters, poetic language, and emotional depth. It has been adapted into various forms, including operas and films, and remains a popular work of literature today.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.
