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A
tribute to the poet of freedom -
Friedrich
Schiller
Friedrich
Schiller devoted the whole of his literary and dramatic work to one central
theme - freedom. His feeling for theatre made him one of the most important
German play writers. That is why he has now joined the ranks of the great
writers whom Montblanc honours each year with a valuable Limited Edition
writing instrument, coveted by collectors the world over.
Legacy
of an idealistic social critic
Schiller
discovered his passion for writing at an early age. The dominant theme of
his work, the freedom of the individual, emerged later, during his time as a
reluctant medical student at a military academy. Though forbidden to do so,
while he was there he wrote plays such as "The Robbers", the
premiere of which was received with much acclaim, establishing his
reputation as a great dramatist. Along with his lyric poetry, subsequenplays,
like "Mary Stuart", "William Tell" and "Wallenstein",
found an equally enthusiastic public, capturing as they do the spirit of a
century of revolution and radical social change. The heart of these works is
infused with an elemental cry for freedom and rebellion against the
repression of the individual, captivating and entrancing audiences to this
day. Two of his greatest admirers, both authors of great literary merit in
their own right, have attempted to describe his genius and his work.
When
Schiller died, his life-long friend Goethe said that half of his own life
had died with him. And Thomas Mann Stated that the assumption that Schiller
had become anachronistic and had no relevance for a modem audience was a
view based on "prejudice and delusion".
A
superlative writing instrument
for a
superlative playwright.
As a
timeless figure in the theatre of the Enlightenment, Schiller was not
only a master of complex
drama but also a prominent supporter of his age's striving for freedom.
Which is why the Limited Edition features a material which in Schiller's day
was seen as a symbol of radical social change – amber. A substance which
was a source of fascination and inspiration in the quest to find answers to
old questions.
Crafted
with superb skill, amber, together with the simple elegance of the fine
gold-plated trim, recalls the golden years of but the classical Weimar
period. The resulting writing instruments are masterpieces with a unique
beauty.
The
ivory-coloured Montblanc star adds the finishing touch to a writing
instrument whose finely engraved 18 carat gold nib is embellished with a
small crossbow, a reference to "William Tell", one of Schiller's
best-known plays.
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