The Works Of Frederick Schiller, Historical And Dramatic

The Works of Frederick Schiller, Historical and Dramatic is a collection of some of the most notable works by the German poet, playwright, and philosopher Friedrich Schiller. The book includes three of his most famous plays: The History of the Revolt of the Netherlands, Wallenstein, and Wilhelm Tell. The History of the Revolt of the Netherlands is a historical drama set in the 16th century, which tells the story of the Dutch struggle for independence from Spanish rule. Wallenstein is a trilogy of plays set during the Thirty Years' War, which explores the life of the famous military commander Albrecht von Wallenstein. Wilhelm Tell is a play set in Switzerland in the 14th century, which tells the story of the legendary Swiss hero who defied the ruling Austrian authorities. Schiller's works are known for their powerful themes, vivid characters, and poetic language. This collection provides readers with a comprehensive introduction to Schiller's writing, and is a must-read for anyone interested in German literature or drama.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.