The Illustrated Works of Friedrich Schiller A Linked Index to the Project Gutenberg Editions

"The Illustrated Works of Friedrich Schiller" by Friedrich Schiller is a compilation of plays, historical narratives, poetry, and thoughtful essays from the late 1700s to the early 1800s. This collection journeys through significant historical moments like the Thirty Years War and the Dutch Revolt, alongside Schiller's famous plays and poems. It stands as a vital piece of German literature, highlighting freedom, morality, and clashes within society. Within its pages, readers experience plays like "The Robbers," which confronts themes of rebellion and personal freedom through Karl Moor, and "Don Carlos," a heart-wrenching tale of love and political battles. Philosophical essays explore beauty, ethics, and the purpose of art in society, mirroring Schiller's engagement with the intellectual ideas of his era. The poetry creates a mosaic of emotions and thoughts, inviting readers to reflect on the human condition through expressions of joy, and considerations of death and beauty.