Book cover for The Ghost-Seer Or Apparitionist: An Interesting Fragment Found Among The Papers Of Count O (1795) by Friedrich Schiller

The Ghost-Seer Or Apparitionist

An Interesting Fragment Found Among The Papers Of Count O (1795)

2009 Released
248 Pages
4-6 Hours
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Kessinger PublishingISBN 9781104390952

The Ghost-Seer or Apparitionist is a novel written by Friedrich Schiller in 1795. The story follows the character of Count O, who discovers a mysterious manuscript that tells the tale of an apparitionist, or someone who can communicate with ghosts. As Count O delves deeper into the manuscript, he becomes increasingly obsessed with the supernatural and begins to experience strange occurrences himself. The novel delves into themes of the supernatural, obsession, and the power of the human mind. Schiller's writing style is characterized by his use of Gothic elements and his exploration of the human psyche. The Ghost-Seer or Apparitionist is a classic of German literature and is considered one of Schiller's most significant works.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.

Friedrich Schiller

Johann Christoph Friedrich von Schiller (1759-1805) ranks as one of the greatest figures in European drama and literature. That Verdi based four of his operas on Schiller's plays is not surprising (I masnadieri, Giovanna d'Arco, Luisa Miller, Don Carlos). Both men were deeply preoccupied with the battle for political freedon, projecting the moral victory of the doomed individual over the power of the immutable State as potent historical drama. Schiller's nobility of theatrical concept perfectly suited the energy and majesty of Verdi's scores. Yet in the English-speaking world Schiller's works are comparatively little known to theatregoers. The dedication of the renowned Glasgow-based Citizens' Company and the inspired decision to present the plays alongside Verdi's operas at the Edinburgh International Festival have gone a long way to remedy this neglect. The fifth play included in this edition was the source fro the opera by Donizetti (Maria Stuarda). Also translated for the Citizens' Company by Robert David MacDonald, Schiller's 'Mary Stuart' is acknowldged masterpiece.

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