Johann von Schiller, German poet
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Johann von Schiller, German poet
Johann Christoph Friedrich von Schiller (1759- 1805), German poet and playwright. While Schiller studied medicine he read Rousseau and Goethe, as well as writing a play about revolutionaries (The Robbers). Gaining his degree in 1780, he became the regimental doctor in Stuttgart, Germany. The following year he was arrested and forbidden to publish further work following his plays first performance. Schiller fled to Jena, where he became a professor of History & Philosophy at the university. He meet Goethe in 1799, who convinced him to return to playwriting, and they formed the Weimar Theatre. His Ode to Joy became the basis for a movement in Beethovens ninth symphony
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This print captures the essence of Johann von Schiller, a renowned German poet and playwright from the 18th century. Born as Johann Christoph Friedrich von Schiller in 1759, he embarked on a journey that would shape his legacy. Initially studying medicine, Schiller's intellectual curiosity led him to delve into the works of influential thinkers like Rousseau and Goethe. While pursuing his medical degree in Stuttgart, Germany, fate intervened when his play about revolutionaries titled "The Robbers" was performed for the first time. This performance resulted in his arrest and subsequent ban on publishing further work. Determined to continue expressing himself creatively, Schiller sought refuge in Jena where he became a professor of History & Philosophy at the university. In 1799, destiny brought him face-to-face with Goethe who convinced him to return to playwriting. Together they formed the Weimar Theatre, leaving an indelible mark on German literature and drama. Schiller's impact extended beyond theater; his Ode to Joy served as inspiration for Beethoven's ninth symphony—a testament to his profound influence across artistic disciplines. As we gaze upon this colored portrait capturing Schiller's likeness with depth and authenticity, we are reminded of a man whose resilience and passion defied societal constraints. His contributions have left an enduring imprint on history—forever immortalizing Johann von Schiller as one of Germany's most celebrated poets and philosophers.
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