Grand Finale: Schiller National Edition Finally Sealed After 85 Years!
Completion of Schiller National Edition After Eight and a Half Decades - Completion of Schiller National Edition, a literary project initiated 85 years ago.
Yo, no kiddin' here! The Schiller National Edition, one of the most distinguished literary scholarly projects of the past and present century, has finally come to a close after a whopping 85 years! That's right, with the release of the 43rd and final volume, the complete collection of works, letters, and biographical documents of the legendary bard, Friedrich Schiller, is finally complete. So, grab your lederhosen and beer steins, because the Klassik Stiftung Weimar is inviting you to a raging celebration at the Goethe and Schiller Archive next Thursday!
First started in 1940, this badass edition has been through thick and thin, coming out on top even during World War II and the division of Germany. The Goethe and Schiller Archive and the Deutsche Literaturarchiv in Marbach have served as the backbone of this colossal endeavor, keeping it going strong like a tank.
So, what's inside the final 43rd volume? Hell, it's packed to the gills with extensive indexes and corrections, as well as never-before-seen texts - yeah, you heard me right! It's got Schiller's "Fieberschrift" and the "Avantures of the New Telemachus" among other goodies. Get ready for some mind-blowing literary revelations, my friends!
- Friedrich Schiller, the man, the myth, the legend
- Weimar, where it all went down
After all these years of slogging away, the Schiller National Edition stands tall as an unparalleled achievement for scholars and Schiller enthusiasts alike. Here's to the future generations who will delve deep into these pages and continue to celebrate the genius of Schiller! Prost! 🍻
Engaging in a celebratory atmosphere reminiscent of Weimar, scholars and enthusiasts of the great Friedrich Schiller are invited to rejoice, as the long-awaited Schiller National Edition concludes after 85 years. In the spirit of this landmark occasion, one might find a captivating fusion of community policy, employment policy, and perhaps even vocational training in ‘Schiller-schools’ and conferences, ensuring the legacy of Schiller is not only maintained but propagated across the generations, transcending pop-culture and entertainment to solidify his impact on the world of literature and education.
