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Friedrich Schiller's tragedy in five acts, which premiered in 1800 and was published in 1801, quot, Maria Stuartquot, is regarded as a prime example of classical German drama due to its perfect structure. The work is set in England in 1587. Schiller sharpens the conflict between two great, opposing women: Queen Elizabeth I of England and her rival for the throne, the Scottish Queen Maria Stuart. Instead of adhering too strictly to the historical facts, he adds additional figures (such as Mortimer) and events, giving the action, which takes place over three days, more life and tension, for example through the meeting of the two queens in the third act, the highlight of Schiller's successful drama. Text from Reclam's Universal Library with verse numbering of the printed edition.