Publisher's Synopsis
""Mary Stuart"" is a play written by German author Friedrich von Schiller, first published in 1800. The play is a fictionalized account of the life of Mary, Queen of Scots, focusing on her imprisonment in England and her eventual execution. The play explores themes of power, betrayal, and loyalty, as well as the conflict between Catholicism and Protestantism during the 16th century. The play features a cast of historical figures, including Elizabeth I of England, Robert Dudley, Earl of Leicester, and George Talbot, Earl of Shrewsbury. Through dialogue and dramatic action, Schiller creates a vivid portrayal of the political and personal turmoil that surrounded Mary's life and death. The play has been adapted into numerous operas, films, and stage productions, and remains one of Schiller's most famous works.MARY. O spare me, sir! No further. Spread no more Life's verdant carpet out before my eyes, Remember I am wretched, and a prisoner.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.
