description: Don Carlos is a play written by Friedrich Von Schiller, a renowned German playwright. The play is set in the 16th century in the Spanish court of King Philip II. Don Carlos, the son of the king, falls in love with Elizabeth of Valois, who is betrothed to him by his father. However, the king decides to marry Elizabeth himself, and this creates a rift between the father and son. Don Carlos is a passionate and idealistic young man who is deeply concerned about the injustices and oppression he sees around him. He becomes involved with a group of rebels who seek to overthrow the king, and he tries to persuade his father to listen to their grievances. However, his efforts are in vain, and he is eventually imprisoned. The play explores themes of love, power, betrayal, and the struggle for freedom. It is a powerful and moving drama that has been widely acclaimed for its depth and complexity. Don Carlos is considered one of Schiller's greatest works and is a must-read for anyone interested in German literature or European history.CARLOS. Then let me first collect my scattered thoughts. The alarm of joy still trembles in my bosom. Did I e'er lift my fondest hopes so high, Or trust my fancy to so bold a flight? Show me the man can learn thus suddenly To be a god. I am not what I was.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
language: English
title: Don Carlos
titlecomplete: Don Carlos
genres: Fiction, Plays, Theatre, Drama, German Literature, School, Literature, 18th Century, Classics, Historical Fiction
ratings_count: 1869
publisher: Kessinger Publishing