Plot summary, “The Robbers” by Friedrich Schiller in 5 Minutes - Book Review VIDEO
Published in 1781, The Robbers is Friedrich Schiller’s debut play and a cornerstone of German Sturm und Drang drama. It follows two aristocratic brothers: idealistic Karl Moor, who becomes the leader of a band of outlaws, and scheming Franz, who plots to steal Karl’s inheritance by deceiving their father. Set against a backdrop of betrayal, rebellion, and moral conflict, the play explores themes of justice, freedom, and corruption. Hugely influential in shaping European melodrama, The Robbers was later referenced in Dostoyevsky’s The Brothers Karamazov and remains a classic of Enlightenment-era literature.
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