Friedrich Schiller

Friedrich Schiller was a remarkable German poet, philosopher, and playwright whose contributions to literature and thought have left a lasting impact on the Western canon. Born in 1759 in Marbach am Neckar, Schiller's early life was marked by a strict military upbringing, but he soon found his passion in writing. His friendships with other luminaries, like Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, were pivotal in shaping his artistic vision. Schiller's works often delve into themes of freedom, beauty, and the human spirit, reflecting his profound belief in the transformative power of art and literature.

As you explore Schiller's diverse body of work, from his stirring plays like "The Robbers" to his lyrical poetry, you'll discover a thinker deeply engaged with the moral complexities of his time. His writings invite readers to reflect on the ideals of liberty and justice, making them as relevant today as they were in the late 18th century. Dive into his world, and let Schiller's eloquence and insight inspire your own journey through the richness of human experience.

Die Verschwörung des Fiesco zu Genua

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Die Verschwörung des Fiesco zu Genua ist das zweite vollendete Drama Friedrich von Schillers. Er begann das Stück, das sich an die…

The Criminal from Lost Honour

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"In the whole history of man there is no chapter more instructive for the heart and mind than the annals of his errors. On the occasion…

Die Huldigung der Künste

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Die Huldigung der Künste ist ein dramatisches Gedicht von Friedrich Schiller. Es ist das letzte dramatische Werk Schillers. (Zusammenfa…

History of the Thirty Years War, Volume 5

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Volume 5 concludes the History of the Thirty Years War in Germany. [Note From the first PG etext of this work: Separate sources indicate th…

Ueber Buergers Gedichte

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Alles, was der Dichter uns geben kann, ist seine Individualität. Diese muss es also wert sein, vor Welt und Nachwelt ausgestellt zu wer…

Über die Iphigenie auf Tauris

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Dieser dritte Band der Goethischen Werke … In griechischer Form, deren er sich ganz zu bemächtigen gewußt hat, die er bis zur h&o…

Einige Gedichte

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Dies ist eine kleine Auswahl aus den Gedichten von Friedrich Schiller. Es finden sich hierbei sowohl sehr bekannte Gedichte, wie Das Lied vo…

Suppressed Poems

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This is a collection of poems by German classical poet Friedrich Schiller. These poems have all been suppressed in the past for different re…

Die Gesetzgebung des Lykurgus und Solon

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Der Charakter eines ganzen Volks ist der treueste Abdruck seiner Gesetze und also auch der sicherste Richter ihres Werths oder Unwerths.(aus…

The Camp of Wallenstein

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This is the first play of Friedrich Schiller's Wallenstein Trilogy. Set in a Bohemian camp during the Thirty Years War, it introduces the ma…

Über Matthissons Gedichte

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Wenn man unter Poesie überhaupt die Kunst versteht, „uns durch einen freien Effekt unserer produktiven Einbildungskraft in bestimmte Em…

Poems of Schiller - 1st Period

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Poems by the German Classical poet Friedrich von Schiller from his first period (until 1785) in English translations by Edgar A. Bowring et …

The Power of Song

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LibriVox volunteers bring you 13 recordings of The Power of Song by Friedrich Schiller. Translated by Edgar A. BowringThis was the Fortnigh…

Poems of Schiller - 2nd Period

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Poems by Friedrich Schiller in his second period 1785 onwards. - Summary by Alan Mapstone

Don Carlos

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Don Carlos is a Dramatic Poem in 5 acts written by the German classical playwright and poet Friedrich von Schiller. It was first performed o…

The Conflict

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Multilingual Monthly Poetry Project is a project oriented to gather multiple translations and multiple contributions of one chosen poem for …

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