Fiesco's Conspiracy at Genoa

Interesting Facts

• The play «Fiesco's Conspiracy at Genoa» is one of Friedrich Schiller's early dramas and was written in 1783.
• The work is based on real historical events related to Gianluigi Fiesco's conspiracy against the Genoese Doge Andrea Doria in 1547.
• In his play, Schiller explores themes of political ambition, betrayal, and moral responsibility.
• «Fiesco» is distinguished by its complex structure and numerous characters, making it one of Schiller's most challenging plays to stage.
• The play was written during a period when Schiller was influenced by Enlightenment ideas and sought to show how personal ambitions can affect public processes.