Don Carlos by Friedrich Schiller
Infante of Spain
"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 7975th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1787
- Nationality
- German
- Length
- Medium
- Pages
- 300-400
- Words
- 80,000
- Original Language
- German
- Alternate Titles
- None
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- 36th on From Oedipus to The History Boys: Michael Billington's 101 greatest plays (The Guardian)
- 1294th on Our Users' Honorable Mention Favorite Books of All Time (The Greatest Books Users)
- The 100 Best Books in the World (AbeBooks.de (in German))
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