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Summary

The play «Ruy Blas» is set in Spain at the end of the 17th century. The main character, Ruy Blas, is a poor but noble young man who falls in love with Queen Maria de Neuburg. His patron, Don Salluste de Bazan, uses Ruy Blas in his schemes to take revenge on the queen for his exile. Ruy Blas, posing as a nobleman, becomes the prime minister and wins the queen's heart. However, when his deception is revealed, he chooses death to preserve his honor. The play explores themes of love, honor, and social injustice.