02438cam a22003253u 4500 23209 UtSlPG 20260610133531.0 m cr n 260607r2007||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PT Carlyle, Thomas, 1795-1881 The Life of Friedrich Schiller : Comprehending an Examination of His Works Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2007 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2007-10-27 Produced by Thierry Alberto, Henry Craig, Irma Spehar and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "The Life of Friedrich Schiller" by Thomas Carlyle is a historical account written in the early 19th century. This work explores the life, challenges, and achievements of the eminent German poet, playwright, and philosopher Friedrich Schiller, focusing particularly on his youth and the formative experiences that shaped his genius. Carlyle seeks to not only recount Schiller's biography but also to examine the broader themes connected to his works, thereby enriching the reader’s understanding of this influential figure. The opening of the biography delves into Schiller's early life, describing his upbringing in Marbach, Würtemberg, and the complex family dynamics that influenced his development. Carlyle presents Schiller as a figure both marked by adversity, including illness and the constraints of his education, and blessed with remarkable intellect and passion for literature. The text reflects on how his formative years, which included a tumultuous education filled with restrictions, catalyzed his fervent desire for artistic expression. This period is framed as pivotal for forging Schiller's character and artistic inclinations, foreshadowing the extraordinary contributions he would later make to German literature and philosophy. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Authors, German -- 18th century -- Biography Schiller, Friedrich, 1759-1805 Schubart, Christian Friedrich Daniel, 1739-1791 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/23209 64261 64261