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Public domain in the USA.
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Schiller, Friedrich
1759
1805
Schiller, Johann Christoph Friedrich von
Schiller, Friedrich von
Schiller, Friedrick
Mellish, Joseph Charles
1768
1823
Mary Stuart: A Tragedy
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mary_Stuart_(Schiller_play)
Produced by Tapio Riikonen and David Widger
"Mary Stuart: A Tragedy" by Friedrich Schiller is a historical play written in the early 19th century. The drama revolves around the tragic life of Mary Stuart, Queen of Scots, who, while imprisoned in England, grapples with the loss of her former power and dignity. The opening scenes set the stage for a fierce exploration of her entrapment and the political machinations involving her captivity, particularly focusing on her relationship with Queen Elizabeth I. The opening of the play introduces audiences to a common apartment in the Castle of Fotheringhay, where Mary Stuart's retinue confronts her jailers, revealing the oppressive circumstances surrounding her imprisonment. Characters like Hannah Kennedy, Mary's nurse, and Sir Amias Paulet, her keeper, express the turmoil and indignities faced by Mary, as they contend with the loss of her regal possessions and honor. The dialogue captures the cruel reality of Mary's situation and her desperate plea for compassion and a meeting with her cousin, Queen Elizabeth, to seek justice and understanding. This tragic backdrop is further complicated by political tensions, treachery, and Mary's inner turmoil regarding her past decisions, setting the tone for a powerful exploration of themes such as power, justice, and female agency. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 81.2 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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Mary, Queen of Scots, 1542-1587 -- Drama
Scotland -- History -- Mary Stuart, 1542-1567 -- Drama
Great Britain -- History -- Elizabeth, 1558-1603 -- Drama
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Category: Historical Novels
Category: Plays/Films/Dramas
Category: German Literature
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