Don Carlos

Don Carlos: A Tragedy is a play written by German author Friedrich Schiller in 1821. It is set in 16th century Spain and tells the story of the titular character, Don Carlos, who is the son of King Philip II of Spain. Don Carlos is in love with his stepmother, Queen Elizabeth of Valois, and struggles with his feelings for her while also trying to navigate the political tensions and power struggles within the court. The play explores themes of love, power, and betrayal, and is considered one of Schiller's most important works. It has been adapted into various forms, including operas and films, and remains a popular and influential piece of literature.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.