Project Gutenberg 2004-12-08 Public domain in the USA. 126 Schiller, Friedrich 1759 1805 Schiller, Johann Christoph Friedrich von Schiller, Friedrich von Schiller, Friedrick The Poems of Schiller — First period 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.) Reading ease score: 79.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Poetry PT Text Category: Poetry Category: German Literature 119647 2025-07-03T08:53:23.119077 text/html 115108 2020-12-30T00:45:53 text/html 346764 2025-07-03T08:53:29.138994 application/epub+zip 348913 2025-07-03T08:53:25.779067 application/epub+zip 110284 2025-07-03T08:53:24.719033 application/epub+zip 483519 2025-07-03T08:53:30.950038 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 489371 2025-07-03T08:53:28.499068 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 232079 2022-09-03T13:30:33.055937 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 110814 2025-07-03T08:53:22.872049 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 110552 2020-12-30T00:45:53 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18657 2025-07-03T08:53:31.070008 application/rdf+xml 16381 2025-07-03T08:53:25.196143 image/jpeg 3975 2025-07-03T08:53:24.955041 image/jpeg 269246 2020-12-30T00:45:53 application/octet-stream application/zip 42640 2020-12-30T00:45:53 application/octet-stream application/zip 343166 2025-07-03T08:53:23.136029 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog de.wikipedia en.wikipedia