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Reproduction of the original.
A giant of Romanticism and one of Germany's most celebrated writers of all time, Friedrich von Schiller used his poetry and plays to promote key ideals of the Enlightenment, celebrating the beauty of life and the importance of withstanding tyranny in all forms. The bestselling Delphi Poets Series presents the complete poetical works and plays of Friedrich von Schiller, with beautiful illustrations and the usual Delphi bonus material. (Version 1) * Beautifully illustrated with images relating to Schiller's life and works * Concise introductions to the plays and other works * Images of how the poetry books were first printed, giving your eReader a taste of the original texts * Excellent format...
The Thirty Years War: Friedrich Schiller's classic history of the savage war of religion that devastated Germany and tore apart the Holy Roman Empire and the Catholic Church during the years 1618 to 1648. It was the time of Gustavus Adolphus, the Hapsburg Emperor Ferdinand II, Cardinal Richelieu, Albrecht von Wallenstein, terrible battles, starvation, social collapse, and intolerable suffering.
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In "The Life of Friedrich Schiller," Thomas Carlyle presents a profound exploration of the life and works of the German playwright and philosopher Friedrich Schiller. Utilizing a biographical narrative interwoven with philosophical insights, Carlyle emphasizes Schiller's development as a thinker and cultural force during the tumultuous period of post-Napoleonic Europe. The literary style is emblematic of Carlyle's characteristic blend of passionate prose and keen analytical observation, drawing heavily on Schiller's own works and the socio-political context that shaped them. This work not only serves as a biography but also as a commentary on the interconnectedness of art, ethics, and revolu...
Reprint of the original, first published in 1837.