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The Poems of Schiller, Complete: Including All His Early Suppressed Pieces

The Poems of Schiller, Complete: Including All His Early Suppressed Pieces is a definitive compilation of Schiller's poetic works. It encompasses a wide range of his early poems, which were not originally published during his lifetime. This collection offers readers a comprehensive view of Schiller's early literary output, showcasing his development as a poet and his exploration of various themes and styles. more

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Friedrich Schiller
Friedrich Schiller

Friedrich Schiller, born on November 10, 1759 and died on May 9, 1805, was a prominent German poet, playwright, and philosopher. His works had a profound impact on German literature and thought, and he is considered one of the most important figures in the history of German literature. more

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“Knowledge of the truth I may perhaps have attained to; happiness certainly not. What shall I do? Accomplish something in the world, men tell me. Shall I then publish my grief to the world, contribute one more proof for the wretchedness and misery of existence, perhaps discover a new flaw in human life, hitherto unnoticed? I might then reap the rare reward of becoming famous, like the man who discovered the spots on Jupiter. I prefer, however, to keep silent.”