"Mary Stuart: A Tragedy" by Friedrich Schiller is a historical play that explores the life of Mary Stuart, Queen of Scots, as she suffers imprisonment in England. The play starts in Fotheringhay Castle, where Mary's attendants struggle with oppressive jailers. Mary experiences a loss of status, and the story highlights Mary’s desperate desire for compassion and her plea for a meeting with Queen Elizabeth, her cousin. She hopes to find justice and understanding. Political tensions, betrayal, and Mary's regrets about her past decisions add to the tragic mood. The play looks at themes of power, justice, and the actions of women.
Mary Stuart: A Tragedy
By Friedrich Schiller
A queen imprisoned confronts political enemies and inner demons as she fights for freedom and recognition, even as tragedy looms.
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About the AuthorJohann Christoph Friedrich von Schiller was a German playwright, poet, philosopher and historian. Schiller is considered by most Germans to be Germany's most important classical playwright.
Johann Christoph Friedrich von Schiller was a German playwright, poet, philosopher and historian. Schiller is considered by most Germans to be Germany's most important classical playwright.
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