Schiller's Maid Of Orleans (1899) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781104462529)

Schiller's Maid of Orleans is a play written by the German poet and playwright Friedrich Schiller in 1801. The play is set in France during the Hundred Years' War and tells the story of Joan of Arc, a young peasant girl who leads the French army to victory against the English. The play explores themes of faith, courage, and nationalism, and portrays Joan as a heroic figure who is guided by her divine visions. Schiller's Maid of Orleans has been praised for its poetic language and vivid characters, and is considered one of his most important works. This 1899 edition of the play includes an introduction by the translator, as well as notes and a glossary to aid the reader in understanding the historical and literary context of the play.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Friedrich Schiller
ISBN-10: 1104462524
ISBN-13: 9781104462529
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 05/10/2009
Pages: 168
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.51lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.36d