Handbook of German Literature, Containing: Schiller's Maid of Orleans, Goethe's Iphigenia in Tauris
- 560 pages
- 20 hours of reading
Johann Christoph Friedrich von Schiller was a German poet, philosopher, historian, and dramatist whose work helped define the Weimar Classicism period. He is celebrated for his profound philosophical insights and passionate dramatic style, exploring themes of freedom, ideals, and human nature. His writings, often infused with Enlightenment ideals, are characterized by their rhetorical power and ethical messages. Schiller's poetry and plays continue to resonate with readers for their emotional depth and intellectual rigor.