
Don Carlos
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Don Carlos, the illegitimate son of King Philip II, is torn between his love for Princess Elisabeth, the intended bride of his father, and his loyalty to his country. His passionate nature and desire for freedom clash with the King's absolute power and the oppressive atmosphere of the Spanish court. The arrival of the Duke of Alba, a ruthless and ambitious figure, fuels the political tension. The play unfolds through a series of conspiracies, betrayals, and tragic events. The Duke of Alba, acting on the King's behalf, crushes any potential rebellion against Philip's rule. Don Carlos, believing that Elisabeth shares his love and is trapped by her political situation, is manipulated into a conspiracy against his father. The play climaxes in a confrontation between Don Carlos and King Philip, culminating in a tragic end. Don Carlos is a complex and multifaceted play that explores the dangers of ambition, the weight of power, and the destructive consequences of unchecked passion. Schiller's historical drama highlights the political and social complexities of 16th-century Spain, portraying a world dominated by religious fervor and political intrigue.Book Details
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Friedrich Schiller
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Johann Christoph Friedrich von Schiller was a German playwright, poet, and philosopher. During the last seventeen years of his life (1788–1805), Schiller developed a productive, if complicated,...
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