Friedrich von Schiller

A German author.

William Tell

William Tell is forced to shoot apple off son’s head by Gebler because he had not saluted Austrian hat on a pole

Kabale und Liebe

love of musician’s daughter Luise Miller and aristocat Ferdinand von Wlather opposed by his dad

Mary Stuart

On Naive and Sentimental Poetry

The Robbers

Mentioned in the Brothers Karamazov. Count Von Moor and Franz Moor learn that Franz’ brother Karl Moor has seduced Amalia Von Edelrich and killed her fiance. Franz convinces Old Moor to disown Karl. Karl becomes the leader of Spiegel’s band of outlaws. Franz and Herman the servant conspire to get Amalia to think Karl is dead. Franz imprisons his father. Herman tells all. Franz tries to kill him but Herman has a pistol. The outlaws are attacked. Kosinsky joins the outlaws after trying to assassinate a prince. Spiegel is killed and Karl disguises himself as Count Brand. Franz strangles himself when Karl arrives. Count Von Moor dies. Amalia asks Karl to kill her so she won’t be alone and he does. Karl has a poor man turn him in.