Friedrich Schiller

The Maid of Orleans (eBook, ePUB)

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Produktbeschreibung

Ay, my good neighbors! we at least today Are Frenchmen still, free citizens and lords Of the old soil which our forefathers tilled. Who knows whom we tomorrow must obey? For England her triumphal banner waves From every wall: the blooming fields of France Are trampled down beneath her chargers' hoofs; Paris hath yielded to her conquering arms, And with the ancient crown of Dagobert Adorns the scion of a foreign race. Our king's descendant, disinherited, Must steal in secret through his own domain; While his first peer and nearest relative Contends against him in the hostile ranks; Ay, his unnatural mother leads them on. Around us towns and peaceful hamlets burn. Near and more near the devastating fire Rolls toward these vales, which yet repose in peace. Therefore, good neighbors, I have now resolved, While God still grants us safety, to provide For my three daughters; for 'midst war's alarms Women require protection, and true love Hath power to render lighter every load. [To the first Shepherd. Come, Etienne! You seek my Margot's hand. Fields lying side by side and loving hearts Promise a happy union! [To the second. Claude! You're silent, And my Louison looks upon the ground? How, shall I separate two loving hearts Because you have no wealth to offer me? Who now has wealth? Our barns and homes afford Spoil to the foe, and fuel to the fires. In times like these a husband's faithful breast Affords the only shelter from the storm.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: BoD - Books on Demand
• Seitenzahl: 132
• Erscheinungstermin: 28. März 2019
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9783743138964
• Artikelnr.: 55954382

Autorenporträt

Johann Christoph Friedrich von Schiller (1759-1805) was a towering figure in German literature, best known for his profound contributions as a playwright, poet, and philosopher during the literary movement known as Weimar Classicism. Born in Marbach am Neckar, Württemberg, Schiller studied medicine before turning his focus to literature. His passions extended to topics of freedom, humanity, and beauty, which permeated his dramatic and poetic works. Schiller's 'The Maid of Orleans' (1801), a romantic tragedy inspired by the life of Joan of Arc, exhibits his adeptness in interweaving historical narrative with elements of myth and morality. This drama translates the fervor of human spirit and nationalism into a poignant theatrical piece that continues to resonate with audiences. Schiller's influence extends well beyond 'The Maid of Orleans,' with works such as 'Die Räuber' (1781), 'Don Carlos' (1787), and the epochal poem 'Ode to Joy' (1785), which famously was later set to music by Ludwig van Beethoven in his Ninth Symphony. Schiller's literary style is characterized by a blend of emotional depth, intellectual rigor, and a commitment to aesthetic experience, culminating in a body of work that helps form the bedrock of German literature. His collaborations with contemporaries such as Goethe helped usher in a new age of dramatic literature and criticism, leaving a legacy of artistic ideals that reverberate through Western thought.

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