The Robbers and Wallenstein
The Robbers and Wallenstein by Friedrich Schiller is a significant work published by National Geographic Books on February 28, 1980. This edition spans 480 pages and is presented in English. The book features two of Schiller’s notable plays, showcasing his exploration of complex themes such as liberty, fraternity, and betrayal in The Robbers, alongside a profound examination of human struggle and moral conflict in Wallenstein.
Readers will find a rich tapestry of drama that delves into the human condition, reflecting on the turmoil of the Thirty Years War and the moral dilemmas faced by its characters. Schiller’s ability to portray the deep corruption stemming from conflict and the potential strength of humanity is evident throughout these works. This edition serves as a valuable resource for those interested in German drama, theater, and playwriting, offering insights into the historical and cultural context of Schiller’s time.
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Friedrich Schiller (1759-1805) was one of the most influential of all playwrights, the author of deeply moving dramas that explored human fears, desires and ideals. Written at the age of twenty-one, The Robbers was his first play. A passionate consideration of liberty, fraternity and deep betrayal, it quickly established his fame throughout Germany and wider Europe. Wallenstein, produced nineteen years later, is regarded as Schiller’s masterpiece: a deeply moving exploration of a flawed general’s struggle to bring the Thirty Years War to an end against the will of his Emperor. Depicting the deep corruption caused by constant fighting between Protestants and Catholics, it is at once a meditation on the unbounded possible strength of humanity, and a tragic recognition of what can happen when men allow themselves to be weak.
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