Maria Stuart von Friedrich Schiller: Lektüreschlüssel mit Inhaltsangabe, Interpretation

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Friedrich Schiller's tragedy "Maria Stuart," premiered in 1800 and published in 1801, is considered a prime example of classical German drama due to its perfected structure. The work is set in England in 1587. Schiller intensifies the conflict between two great, opposing women: Queen Elizabeth I of England and her rival for the throne, the Scottish Queen Mary Stuart. Instead of adhering strictly to historical facts, he adds additional characters (such as Mortimer) and events; this gives the action, which takes place over three days, more life and tension, particularly through the encounter of the two queens in the third act, the climax of Schiller's successful drama.