The Life and Works of Friedrich Schiller by Calvin Thomas is a comprehensive biography of the famous German poet, playwright, and philosopher. The book provides a detailed account of Schiller's life, from his early years as a medical student to his rise to fame as one of the most celebrated writers of his time.Thomas delves into Schiller's personal life, including his relationships with family, friends, and lovers. He also explores Schiller's literary career, examining his most famous works such as ""Don Carlos"" and " ...
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The Life and Works of Friedrich Schiller by Calvin Thomas is a comprehensive biography of the famous German poet, playwright, and philosopher. The book provides a detailed account of Schiller's life, from his early years as a medical student to his rise to fame as one of the most celebrated writers of his time.Thomas delves into Schiller's personal life, including his relationships with family, friends, and lovers. He also explores Schiller's literary career, examining his most famous works such as ""Don Carlos"" and ""William Tell."" The book also discusses Schiller's philosophical ideas and his impact on German literature and culture.The Life and Works of Friedrich Schiller is an engaging and informative read for anyone interested in the life and works of this influential figure in German history. Thomas's thorough research and insightful analysis provide a detailed portrait of Schiller's life and legacy.When Schiller arrived in Mannheim, late in July, 1783, Dalberg was in Holland. There was nothing going on at the theater, and the sweltering town, deserted by such as could get away, was suffering from an epidemic of malarial fever. But the faithful Streicher was there and friend Meyer, the manager, and Schwan, the publisher, whose vivacious daughter, Margarete, gradually kindled in the heart of the new-comer another faint blue flame which he ultimately mistook for love. His first concern was to write to Frau von Wolzogen, who had loaned him money for his journey, a detailed report of his finances.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.
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