This is a German translation of a play by Robert Garnier, originally written in French in the 16th century. The play tells the story of Cornelia, a Roman woman who resists the advances of the tyrant Perillus and is subsequently subjected to various forms of torture. The play is notable for its powerful depiction of a woman standing up to male authority, and for its exploration of the limits of political power.

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