| Author |
Thomas, Calvin, 1854-1919 |
| Title |
The Life and Works of Friedrich Schiller
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 56.3 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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| Credits |
E-text prepared by Charles Aldarondo, Tiffany Vergon, Thomas Berger, and the Project Gutenbert Online Distributed Proofreading Team
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| Summary |
"The Life and Works of Friedrich Schiller" by Calvin Thomas is a historical account likely written in the early 20th century. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the life and literary contributions of Friedrich Schiller, an influential German poet, playwright, and philosopher from the late 18th century. Thomas aims to present a trustworthy and thorough examination of Schiller's individuality, his journey from childhood to literary fame, and the broader cultural context of his work. The opening of the book details Friedrich Schiller's early life, emphasizing his humble beginnings as the son of a soldier and his upbringing in a rural German village. It describes the challenging experiences of his family during his childhood and the eventual transition to a military academy, where his education was shaped by rigid discipline. The narrative reveals Schiller’s formative influences, particularly his burgeoning interest in literature and the dramatic arts, which led him to craft his initial plays, including "The Robbers." As he develops from a boy shaped by familial and societal expectations to a young man animated by revolutionary ideals, Thomas sets the stage for Schiller's later achievements and the impact of his work on German literature. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
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| Subject |
Schiller, Friedrich, 1759-1805
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
9403 |
| Release Date |
Dec 1, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jan 2, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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