“Arrow-swift the present sweepeth, and motionless forever stands the past.”
Quote by Friedrich Schiller
Work
Poems and Ballads ... translated by Sir E. B. Lytton ... With a brief sketch of Schiller's life
The book presents a selection of translated poems and ballads from the works of the German poet Friedrich Schiller. It includes a brief biography that offers insight into Schiller's life and literary contributions. more
Author
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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