Kabale und Liebe - Ein bürgerliches Trauerspiel

Kabale und Liebe, written by Friedrich Schiller in 1784, is a five-act drama classified as a 'bürgerliches Trauerspiel' or bourgeois tragedy. The play explores the destructive power of intrigue as it follows the doomed love between Ferdinand von Walter, a nobleman, and Luise Miller, the daughter of a musician. Notable for its critique of social class and the impact of manipulation on personal relationships, the work remains a significant example of German literature.