The Poems of Schiller — Suppressed poems

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The Poems of Schiller — Suppressed poems

by Friedrich Schiller

EN·~1 hours·8 chapters

Chapters

8 total
1

SCHILLER'S POEMS

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2

By Friedrich Shiller

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3

SUPPRESSED POEMS.

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4

SUPPRESSED POEMS.

0:44
5

SUPPRESSED POEMS.

45:32
6

APPENDIX OF POEMS ETC. IN SCHILLER'S DRAMATIC WORKS.

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7

APPENDIX.

20:16
8

FOOTNOTES.

0:42

Description

In this lively anthology, the poet offers a kaleidoscope of verses that swing between biting satire and soaring myth. He skewers the pomp of journalists and courtly pretensions with razor‑sharp wit, while also summoning ancient figures like Minos, Bacchus and Pluto to stage whimsical, almost theatrical dialogues. The language crackles with rhythmic energy, making each poem feel like a brief yet vivid scene on a stage of imagination.

Across the collection, the poet shifts effortlessly from the mischievous chant of “The Journalists and Minos” to the solemn reverence of pieces such as “Man’s Dignity” and “The Messiah.” Light‑hearted verses like “Bacchus in the Pillory” pulse with rhythmic playfulness, while deeper reflections on fate, immortality, and the human condition unfold in measured cadence. Listeners will find a rich tapestry of voice and mood that invites both laughter and contemplation.

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Language

en

Duration

~1 hours (64K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Tapio Riikonen and David Widger

Release date

2004-12-08

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

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About the author

Friedrich Schiller

Friedrich Schiller

1759–1805

A fierce, brilliant voice of German literature, this playwright and poet helped shape the era known as Weimar Classicism. His dramas and poems combine big ideas about freedom, justice, and human dignity with real emotional force.

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