Don Carlos and Mary Stuart two of German literature's greatest historical dramas deal with the timeless issues of power freedom and justice. Dating from 1787 and 1800 respectively one play was written immediately before the French Revolution the other in its aftermath. These new translations into blank verse are accurate elegant and playable. The Introduction Notes and Chronology set the plays in their cultural and intellectual background while a family tree explains the historical relationship between Don Carlos and Mary Stuart. About the Series: For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the broadest spectrum of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features including expert introductions by leading authorities voluminous notes to clarify the text up-to-date bibliographies for further study and much more.
