Ballads of Schiller. No. 1


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In this volume, Schiller's ballad "The Diver" is presented in both the original German and a stunning English translation by F.K. Harford. With extensive historical and literary notes provided, this edition is an ideal way to introduce readers to Schiller's lyrical and deeply affecting poetry. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.













The Athenaeum


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A Study of the Life and Works of Athanasius Kircher, ‘Germanus Incredibilis’


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Athanasius Kircher, a German Jesuit in 17th-century Rome, was an extraordinary polymath. His fascinating correspondence with popes, princes and priests was a key to the mind-set of the period, and the transition from medieval to modern scientific thinking.







The Athenæum


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