The Life Of Friedrich Schiller

Comprehending An Examination Of His Works (1825)

von Thomas Carlyle

360 Seiten, Taschenbuch

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The Life of Friedrich Schiller: Comprehending an Examination of His Works is a biography written by Thomas Carlyle in 1825. The book covers the life and works of Friedrich Schiller, a German poet, playwright, and philosopher who lived in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Carlyle delves into Schiller's childhood, education, and early career as a doctor before turning to his literary achievements. He provides detailed analyses of Schiller's most famous works, including his plays Don Carlos, Wallenstein, and William Tell, as well as his poetry and philosophical writings. The biography also explores Schiller's personal life, including his relationships with friends and family, his struggles with illness, and his political views. Carlyle portrays Schiller as a passionate and idealistic figure who sought to use his art to promote freedom and justice in a world torn apart by war and oppression. Overall, The Life of Friedrich Schiller is a comprehensive and insightful portrait of one of Germany's greatest literary figures, written by one of the most influential writers of the 19th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Themen: Biographie, Literatur und Literaturwissenschaft Geschichte und Kritik
• ISBN: 9781104660789
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 13.06.2009
• Größe: 229 x 152 mm
• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC