Kabale und Liebe

Written in 1782-1784, 'Kabale und Liebe' is a five-act play that critiques the political and social conditions of the time.

The story revolves around the doomed love between Ferdinand von Walter, a nobleman's son, and Luise Miller, the daughter of a middle-class musician.

The play highlights the conflicts between different social classes and the corrupting influence of court politics, which ultimately lead to the destruction of the lovers.

Schiller's work is characterized by its clear structure, intense drama, and critique of the moral decay of the aristocracy, contrasting it with the virtues of the bourgeoisie.