Publisher's Synopsis
Schiller's Maria Stuart is a historical play written by German playwright Friedrich Schiller in 1800. The play revolves around the life of Mary, Queen of Scots, and her relationship with her cousin, Queen Elizabeth I of England. The story is set during the 16th century, a time of political and religious turmoil in Europe.The play opens with Mary's arrival in England after fleeing Scotland. She seeks refuge with her cousin Elizabeth, who is initially sympathetic towards her. However, tensions between the two queens escalate as Mary's Catholic faith and her claim to the English throne threaten Elizabeth's Protestant reign.The play explores themes of power, loyalty, and betrayal as the two queens struggle to maintain their positions of authority. Schiller's writing is characterized by his use of dramatic irony and his skillful portrayal of complex characters.Schiller's Maria Stuart has been praised for its historical accuracy and its portrayal of two powerful women in a male-dominated world. It has been adapted into numerous stage productions and has remained a popular work of German 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.
