Intrigue and Love

Interesting Facts

• The play «Intrigue and Love» is one of Friedrich Schiller's most famous works and belongs to the genre of 'bourgeois tragedy', which was popular in Germany at the end of the 18th century.
• The work addresses themes of social inequality and corruption, which were relevant at the time of writing and reflect the social and political issues of that period.
• The main characters of the play, Ferdinand and Luise, embody the conflict between personal feelings and societal duties, making their story universal and timeless.
• Schiller uses elements of melodrama and tragedy to emphasize the drama and emotional tension of the plot.
• The play «Intrigue and Love» had a significant influence on the development of German drama and theater, becoming a classic example of the struggle for personal freedom and justice.