The Maid of Orleans: A Tragedy

By Friedrich Schiller

The maid of Orleans: A tragedy presents a dramatic reinterpretation of a legendary mission shaped by faith, doubt, and moral struggle. Structured in five acts, the play follows a divinely inspired figure whose sense of purpose is tested by inner conflict and external judgment. The narrative moves beyond heroic certainty to explore vulnerability, choice, and the cost of conviction. Moments of triumph are shadowed by hesitation, introducing tension between spiritual calling and human emotion. Accusations and isolation deepen the tragic arc, transforming public devotion into suspicion and fear. Rather than adhering strictly to historical record, the work reshapes events to emphasize emotional truth and ethical consequence. Loyalty, sacrifice, and personal integrity emerge as central ideas, framed within a broader reflection on destiny and freedom. The tragic resolution reinforces the idea that greatness is inseparable from suffering. Through heightened drama and symbolic contrast, the play examines how belief can both elevate and undo the individual when tested by love, doubt, and responsibility.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9376807529
• ISBN13: 9789376807529
• Release Date: January 2026
• Publisher: Double 9 Books
• Length: 144 Pages
• Weight: 0.38 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 5.5" x 8.5"