The Bride of Messina

The Bride of Messina is a tragedy play written by Friedrich von Schiller. The story is set in Sicily, where two brothers, Manuel and Carlos, have been separated since birth due to a family feud. The play begins with the announcement of Manuel's upcoming marriage to the beautiful Isabella, who is unaware of the family's history. However, when Carlos arrives at the wedding, he and Manuel recognize each other, and their long-standing grudge reignites. The conflict between the brothers escalates, leading to a tragic conclusion that involves the death of several characters. The Bride of Messina explores themes of fate, family, and the consequences of one's actions. Schiller's play is a masterpiece of German Romanticism and is widely regarded as one of his greatest works.This strife! bring peace again, or soon Messina Shall bow to other lords."" Your stern decree Prevailed; this heart, with all a mother's anguish O'erlabored, owned the weight of public cares. I flew, and at my children's feet, distracted, A suppliant lay; till to my prayers and tears The voice of nature answered in their breasts!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.