johann christoph friedrich von schiller
Definition
- Proper noun:
- Johann Christoph Friedrich von Schiller: A German poet, philosopher, physician, historian, and playwright of the late 18th and early 19th centuries. He is a central figure in German literature and is considered, alongside Goethe, a leading proponent of Weimar Classicism and German Romanticism.
Usage Examples
- Proper noun:
- The plays of Johann Christoph Friedrich von Schiller, such as "William Tell," are staples of German theater.
- We studied the philosophical essays of Johann Christoph Friedrich von Schiller in our literature class.
Advanced Usage
- "Schillerian" (adjective): Pertaining to or characteristic of Schiller or his works, often implying idealism, passion for freedom, and sublime aesthetic expression.
- The poet's Schillerian verses called for political liberty and human dignity.
Variants and Related Words
- Schiller: A common shortened form used to refer to the writer.
- The museum has a dedicated section on Schiller.
Synonyms
- The Bard of Weimar: A poetic epithet, though less common than for Shakespeare.
- German Romantic writer: A descriptive term placing him within his literary movement.
Noun
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German romantic writer (1759-1805)
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