Friedrich von Schiller
Johann Christoph Friedrich von Schiller (10 November 1759 – 9 May 1805) was a German poet, philosopher, physician, historian, and playwright. During the last seventeen years of his life (1788–1805), Schiller struck up a productive, if complicated, friendship with the already famous and influential Johann Wolfgang von Goethe. They frequently discussed issues concerning aesthetics, and Schiller encouraged Goethe to finish works he left as sketches. This relationship and these discussions led to a period now referred to as Weimar Classicism. They also worked together on Xenien, a collection of short satirical poems in which both Schiller and Goethe challenge opponents of their philosophical vision.
Plays authored
- Don Carlos
- Joan of Arc
- Love and Intrigue
- Mary Queen of Scots
- Mary Stuart
- The Robbers
- Wallenstein
- William Tell
Past productions
- Playwright, Don Carlos, Royal Shakespeare Company
- Playwright, Don Carlos, Royal Shakespeare Company
- Playwright, Wallenstein, Royal Shakespeare Company
- Playwright, Wallenstein, Royal Shakespeare Company