Friedrich Schiller Books

The book explores the complex friendship between Johann Christoph Friedrich von Schiller and Johann Wolfgang von Goethe during the last years of Schiller's life. Their collaboration sparked significant discussions on aesthetics, contributing to the Weimar Classicism movement. Schiller's encouragement helped Goethe complete unfinished works, and together they produced "Xenien," a satirical poem collection that critiques their philosophical adversaries. This relationship not only shaped their individual legacies but also left a lasting impact on German literature.

Features the play Robbers that presents a passionate consideration of liberty, fraternity and deep betrayal; and Wallenstein that explores a flawed general's struggle to bring the Thirty Years War to an end against the will of his Emperor.

Friedrich Schiller's exploration of aesthetics in "On the Aesthetic Education of Man" is framed as a series of letters reflecting on the impact of art on society. Disillusioned by the violent turn of the French Revolution, Schiller critiques Kantian philosophy and examines the tension between human pleasure and rationality. He posits that a deeper understanding of aesthetics can harmonize these conflicting drives, ultimately enhancing moral character. This edition is crafted on premium acid-free paper, emphasizing its enduring value.

The trilogy explores the decline of the renowned general Wallenstein, who, at the height of his power as commander of the imperial army, begins to rebel against Emperor Ferdinand II. Friedrich Schiller, a prominent German poet and playwright, weaves historical events into a dramatic narrative that examines themes of ambition, power, and betrayal. The work is divided into Wallenstein I, which includes Wallenstein's Camp and The Piccolomini, and Wallenstein II, which focuses on Wallenstein's Death, showcasing Schiller's mastery in capturing the complexities of human nature and historical conflict.

The book explores the complex friendship between Johann Christoph Friedrich von Schiller and Johann Wolfgang von Goethe during the last seventeen years of Schiller's life. Their discussions on aesthetics and philosophy significantly influenced the literary movement known as Weimar Classicism. The collaboration also led to the creation of "Xenien," a collection of satirical poems where both writers confront their philosophical adversaries. This relationship not only shaped their individual works but also left a lasting impact on German literature.

The book explores the complex friendship between Johann Christoph Friedrich von Schiller and Johann Wolfgang von Goethe during the last seventeen years of Schiller's life. Their discussions on aesthetics and collaboration on the satirical poem collection Xenien significantly influenced the cultural movement known as Weimar Classicism. Through this partnership, Schiller not only encouraged Goethe to complete unfinished works but also engaged in philosophical debates that shaped their artistic legacies.

The book explores the dynamic and complex friendship between Johann Christoph Friedrich von Schiller and Johann Wolfgang von Goethe during the last seventeen years of Schiller's life. Their discussions on aesthetics and collaboration on the satirical poem collection Xenien contributed to the literary movement known as Weimar Classicism. The narrative delves into their influence on each other's work, highlighting how Schiller inspired Goethe to complete unfinished projects and how their philosophical exchanges shaped their artistic legacies.

Mary Stuart, Queen of Scots, Queen of France and a claimant to the throne of England, was condemned for treason and executed at the age of forty-four. It has taken the free spirit and the immense talent of Stefan Zweig to justly reconstruct the life and passionate character of a woman who was so cruelly united with destiny.

The book explores the complex friendship between Johann Christoph Friedrich von Schiller and Johann Wolfgang von Goethe during the last seventeen years of Schiller's life. Their discussions on aesthetics and philosophy contributed to the Weimar Classicism movement. Schiller's encouragement helped Goethe complete unfinished works, and together they produced "Xenien," a collection of satirical poems that challenged their philosophical adversaries. This collaboration not only shaped their literary legacies but also enriched German literature as a whole.

Friedrich von Schiller’s only novel, The Ghost-seer is an experimental, deliberately fragmentary work. Thrillingly held together by its dramatic plot and lavish, operatic setting, it is a multi-layered fiction of deceptive simplicity. For a rich young prince and his loyal companion, Venice promises nothing but unfettered pleasure—until they encounter a mysterious masked Armenian who delivers them a strange prophecy. And when his words prove true, this enigmatic figure develops a deeply sinister influence over them, drawing them into darker forms of “magic.” As the narrative progresses, it become increasingly unclear whether the apparitions the prince sees are the manifestations of a troubled spirit world or simply an elaborate hoax. Friedrich von Schiller is one of the leading figures of 18th-century German literature, most famous for his dramatic works The Robbers, Mary Stuart, and William Tell.