Friedrich Schiller (1759–1805) was a towering figure in German literature, whose work spanned the realms of poetry, drama, and philosophy. Born in Marbach, Württemberg, Schiller initially studied medicine but quickly gravitated towards the arts. His successful play 'The Robbers' catapulted him to literary fame, encapsulating the Sturm und Drang movement's passion and individualism. As Schiller mat...