The Life of Friedrich Schiller by Thomas Carlyle
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"The Life of Friedrich Schiller" by Thomas Carlyle is a historical account written in the early 19th century. This work explores the life, challenges, and achievements of the eminent German poet, playwright, and philosopher Friedrich Schiller, focusing particularly on his youth and the formative experiences that shaped his genius. Carlyle seeks to not only recount Schiller's biography but also to examine the broader themes connected to his works, thereby enriching the reader’s
understanding of this influential figure. The opening of the biography delves into Schiller's early life, describing his upbringing in Marbach, Würtemberg, and the complex family dynamics that influenced his development. Carlyle presents Schiller as a figure both marked by adversity, including illness and the constraints of his education, and blessed with remarkable intellect and passion for literature. The text reflects on how his formative years, which included a tumultuous education filled with restrictions, catalyzed his fervent desire for artistic expression. This period is framed as pivotal for forging Schiller's character and artistic inclinations, foreshadowing the extraordinary contributions he would later make to German literature and philosophy. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Carlyle, Thomas, 1795-1881 |
|---|---|
| Title |
The Life of Friedrich Schiller Comprehending an Examination of His Works |
| Credits |
Produced by Thierry Alberto, Henry Craig, Irma Spehar and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 62.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures |
| Subject | Authors, German -- 18th century -- Biography |
| Subject | Schiller, Friedrich, 1759-1805 |
| Subject | Schubart, Christian Friedrich Daniel, 1739-1791 |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 23209 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-23209-6 |
| Release Date | Oct 27, 2007 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 2349 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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