About the book
Schiller was profoundly shaken by the failure of the French Revolution and devoted many of his greatest works to debating the true nature of freedom. Here, in scenes alternating between the palace of Westminster and the prison at Fotheringhay, he shows us a captive heroine rising above her suffering to gain in insight and spiritual depth. The deceitful and indecisive Elizabeth, trapped by the cruel demands of Realpolitik, can achieve worldly victory only at a terrible moral cost.
Schiller's early plays are full of violent actions and language, but he later adopted a far more restrained and formal style to try and capture the emotional essence of complex events. Perhaps more than any of his other tragedies, Mary Stuart achieves a perfect balance between the \"classical,\" \"Shakespearean,\" and \"romantic\" elements of his genius.
Editions of Mary Stuart
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780140447118
Read an Excerpt
Schiller was profoundly shaken by the failure of the French Revolution and devoted many of his greatest works to debating the true nature of freedom. Here, in scenes alternating between the palace of Westminster and the prison at Fotheringhay, he shows us a captive heroine rising above her suffering to gain in insight and spiritual depth. The deceitful and indecisive Elizabeth, trapped by the cruel demands of Realpolitik, can achieve worldly victory only at a terrible moral cost.
Schiller's early plays are full of violent actions and language, but he later adopted a far more restrained and formal style to try and capture the emotional essence of complex events. Perhaps more than any of his other tragedies, Mary Stuart achieves a perfect balance between the \"classical,\" \"Shakespearean,\" and \"romantic\" elements of his genius.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mary Stuart about?
Schiller was profoundly shaken by the failure of the French Revolution and devoted many of his greatest works to debating the true nature of freedom. Here, in scenes alternating between the palace of Westminster and the prison at Fotheringhay, he shows us a captive heroine rising above her suffering to gain in insight and spiritual depth. The deceitful and indecisive Elizabeth, trapped by the cruel demands of Realpolitik, can achieve worldly victory only at a terrible moral cost.
Schiller's early plays are full of violent actions and language, but he later adopted a far more restrained and formal style to try and capture the emotional essence of complex events. Perhaps more than any of his other tragedies, Mary Stuart achieves a perfect balance between the \"classical,\" \"Shakespearean,\" and \"romantic\" elements of his genius.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Mary Stuart?
Biography, Literature and Literary studies > Biography and non-fiction prose > Biography: general
Where can I read a sample of Mary Stuart?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780140447118
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Mary Stuart?
Friedrich Schiller
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Mary Stuart is available as paperback(ISBN 9780140447118)
Where can I buy Mary Stuart online or support local independent bookshops?
You can buy Mary Stuart from below
Where can I buy Mary Stuart?