Project Gutenberg 2004-12-08 Public domain in the USA. 309 Schiller, Friedrich 1759 1805 Schiller, Johann Christoph Friedrich von Schiller, Friedrich von Schiller, Friedrick Demetrius: A Play Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Demetrius_(play) Produced by Tapio Riikonen and David Widger "Demetrius: A Play by Friedrich Schiller" is a historical drama that explores themes of power, identity, and the quest for legitimacy in the context of Russian and Polish politics during the late 18th century. The play is set against the backdrop of the tumultuous succession in Russia following the death of Ivan IV, examining the claims of Prince Demetrius, who asserts his right to the Russian throne as the rightful heir. Friedrich Schiller, a prominent German playwright of the late 18th and early 19th centuries, penned this work during a time when notions of nationalism and individual identity were taking shape across Europe. The narrative centers on Demetrius, who, having claimed to be the son of Ivan IV—thought to have died in a fire—faces skepticism and intrigue as he seeks to gain the Polish Diet's support for his bid to reclaim the Russian throne. Throughout the play, key characters such as the skeptical Polish nobles, Demetrius’s mother Marfa, and the cunning opposer Boris Godunow engage in a political and emotional battle over the true nature of identity, loyalty, and power. As Demetrius gains momentum and support from various factions, he is haunted by the fragility of his claims and the treacherous path he must navigate. The climax is marked by a violent conspiracy that leads to Demetrius's tragic downfall, symbolizing the perilous intersection of personal ambition and the harsh realities of political machinations. Ultimately, Schiller's work raises profound questions about authenticity and the cost of power, making it a significant commentary on human aspirations and moral dilemmas. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 81.9 (6th grade). Easy to read. en Drama PT Text Category: Historical Novels Category: Plays/Films/Dramas Category: German Literature 108204 2025-10-03T08:53:42.184332 text/html 102536 2020-12-30T00:45:18 text/html 109775 2025-10-03T08:53:46.807327 application/epub+zip 111063 2025-10-03T08:53:43.829321 application/epub+zip 111062 2025-10-03T08:53:42.774369 application/epub+zip 213523 2025-10-03T08:53:48.549341 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 214759 2025-10-03T08:53:46.192339 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 171327 2022-09-03T13:29:36.150951 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 99137 2025-10-03T08:53:41.943365 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 98995 2020-12-30T00:45:18 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 19280 2025-10-03T08:53:48.674300 application/rdf+xml 13554 2025-10-03T08:53:43.269364 image/jpeg 3492 2025-10-03T08:53:43.024344 image/jpeg 39561 2020-12-30T00:45:18 application/octet-stream application/zip 38395 2020-12-30T00:45:18 application/octet-stream application/zip 107626 2025-10-03T08:53:42.193377 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia de.wikipedia