Don Carlos and Mary Stuart (Oxford World's Classics) | 
| Author: Friedrich Schiller
Creators: Peter Oswald, Lesley Sharpe, Hilary Collier Sy-quia
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Category: Book
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Media: Paperback
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Pages: 400
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Dimensions (in): 7.6 x 5 x 1.2
ISBN: 0199540748
Dewey Decimal Number: 830
EAN: 9780199540747
ASIN: 0199540748
Publication Date: August 1, 2008
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Don Carlos and Mary Stuart, two of German literature's greatest historical dramas, deal with the timeless issues of power, freedom, and justice. Dating from 1787 and 1800 respectively, one play was written immediately before the French Revolution, the other in its aftermath. These new translations into blank verse are accurate, elegant, and playable. The Introduction, Notes, and Chronology set the plays in their cultural and intellectual background, while a family tree explains the historical relationship between Don Carlos and Mary Stuart.
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The work of a genius August 6, 1998
26 out of 29 found this review helpful
It's hard to find words which do justice to these wonderful plays. Schiller is a genius, a german Shakespeare. The plays are full of fascinating characters, deep emotions and humanist ideals. Don't be surprised if you find youself sympathising with and understanding the enemys of the heroes. In Philipp II and Elizabeth I the inner torments of rulers surounded by false friends (Leichester, Alba), idealists(Posa, the spirit of liberty and friendship) and caught in there own fears, hopes and loves is poignantly illustrated. All in wonderfull words - read it in german if you possibly can! If you can't, DON'T miss it in english!!! You may find yourself identifying the situations in your life with those of the characters. These are plays to read over and over - always something new and worthwhile to discover.
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