Don Carlos: Infante of Spain, a Drama in Five Acts by Friedrich Schiller
"Don Carlos: Infante of Spain, a Drama in Five Acts" is a historical play that portrays the intense political and personal conflicts within the Spanish royal court. The story revolves around Don Carlos, the son of King Philip II of Spain, who is in love with his stepmother, Queen Elisabeth of Valois. The narrative also introduces Marquis Posa, a nobleman who advocates for freedom, and becomes a confidant to both Don Carlos and the King. The play explores themes of love, power, freedom, and betrayal, culminating in a tragic ending.
The 2788th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1787
- Nationality
- German
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- Unknown
- Words
- Unknown
- Original Language
- German
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This book is on the following lists:
- 36th on From Oedipus to The History Boys: Michael Billington's 101 greatest plays (The Guardian)
- The 100 Best Books in the World (AbeBooks.de (in German))
- Harold Bloom's The Western Canon (The Western Canon (Book) by Harold Bloom)