Demetrius

Friedrich Schiller's 'Demetrius' is an unfinished dramatic work that enlivens the historical plot centered on the beguiling figure of the False Dmitriy I during the Time of Troubles in Russia. Schiller's skillful depiction weaves ambition and deceit with a poignant exploration of identity, sovereignty, and the human craving for power. The play's literary style, reflective of the Weimar Classicism ...