Don Karlos, Infant von Spanien: Ein dramatisches Gedicht über politisch-gesellschaftliche Konflikte und familiär-soziale Intrigen am Hofe von König Ph

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Set against the backdrop of 16th-century Spain, the drama unfolds as Don Karlos, the Spanish crown prince, reunites with his childhood friend, Marquis von Posa. Upon returning from Brussels, where he has become a representative for the Dutch provinces, Posa seeks to persuade Karlos to serve as governor in the turbulent region of Flanders. His goal is to grant greater freedoms to the Protestant Dutch, aiming to peacefully resolve the conflict with the Catholic Spanish rule. The work highlights themes of friendship, political struggle, and the quest for justice.