Project Gutenberg 2004-12-08 Public domain in the USA. 217 Schiller, Friedrich 1759 1805 Schiller, Johann Christoph Friedrich von Schiller, Friedrich von Schiller, Friedrick The Poems of Schiller — First period Reading ease score: 79.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. Produced by Tapio Riikonen and David Widger "The Poems of Schiller — First period" by Friedrich Schiller is a collection of poetry written in the late 18th century, reflecting the German Romantic literary movement. This collection features a range of themes, including love, war, nature, and existential contemplation, essentially exploring the human condition and the complexities of life and relationships. Schiller's work is characterized by deep emotional resonance and a lyrical quality, making it significant in the context of German literature and philosophy. The collection presents various poems, each delving into unique subjects. For instance, in "Hector and Andromache," the poem reflects on the emotions surrounding love and duty against the backdrop of war, showcasing the poignant farewell between the titular characters. "The Infanticide" addresses profound themes of guilt and despair from a mother’s perspective, evoking strong feelings about the consequences of human actions. Other poems, like "To Laura" and "The Triumph of Love," celebrate romantic ideals, highlighting the exaltation and agony intertwined within love. Overall, Schiller's poetry encapsulates both joy and sorrow, challenging readers to contemplate their own experiences of love, loss, and the inevitability of mortality. (This is an automatically generated summary.) en Poetry PT Text Browsing: Literature Browsing: Poetry 119647 119542 2025-03-03T09:27:38.200642 2023-10-03T09:30:37.181473 text/html text/html 115108 2020-12-30T00:45:53 text/html; charset=us-ascii 269246 2020-12-30T00:45:53 text/html; charset=us-ascii application/zip 346768 2025-03-03T09:27:44.949613 application/epub+zip 348915 2025-03-03T09:27:41.287714 application/epub+zip 110288 2025-03-03T09:27:40.007621 application/epub+zip 483541 2025-03-03T09:27:46.950635 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 489381 2025-03-03T09:27:44.241603 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 232079 2022-09-03T13:30:33.055937 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 110814 110788 2025-03-03T09:27:37.927663 2023-10-03T09:30:36.972481 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 110552 2020-12-30T00:45:53 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 42640 2020-12-30T00:45:53 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 19766 2025-03-03T09:27:47.077590 application/rdf+xml 16381 2025-03-03T09:27:40.638662 image/jpeg 3975 2025-03-03T09:27:40.364694 image/jpeg 343163 2025-03-03T09:27:38.220647 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog de.wikipedia en.wikipedia