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Fifteen Fictions for Summer re-release: Mary Stuart

Past Present Future

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Queens at Odds: The Dilemma of Mary and Elizabeth

This chapter explores Friedrich Schiller's play 'Mary Stuart', focusing on the tumultuous relationship between Queens Elizabeth I and Mary, Queen of Scots against a backdrop of political intrigue and moral conflict. It highlights the themes of power, vulnerability, and the impossible choices faced by both monarchs within the constraints of their royal duties.

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