schiller
Definition
Proper noun: * Friedrich Schiller: A German poet, philosopher, historian, and playwright of the late 18th and early 19th centuries, a central figure of the German Romantic and Classical movements.
Usage Notes
- "Schiller" is used almost exclusively as a proper noun to refer to the historical figure Johann Christoph Friedrich von Schiller.
- It is commonly encountered in contexts of literature, philosophy, theater history, and German cultural studies.
- When used with the definite article ("the"), it typically refers to his body of work or his legacy, e.g., "studying the works of Schiller."
Examples
- Proper noun:
- Schiller is often mentioned alongside Goethe as a pillar of German literature.
- The play William Tell was written by Schiller.
- Her thesis focuses on the philosophical ideas in Schiller's letters On the Aesthetic Education of Man.
Advanced Usage
- "Schillerian" (adjective): Pertaining to or characteristic of Schiller or his works.
- The drama had a distinctly Schillerian emphasis on freedom and idealism.
Variants and Related Words
- Schilleresque (adj.): Similar in style or theme to Schiller's work (less common than "Schillerian").
- Schillerism (n.): The philosophical or aesthetic principles associated with Schiller.
Synonyms
- Friedrich von Schiller: The full name, including the noble particle "von" which he was granted later in life.
- The Bard of Weimar: A poetic epithet, linking him to the city of Weimar where he worked with Goethe.
Noun
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German romantic writer (1759-1805)
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