[For the audio version of this article refer here.] The Ghost Seer first appeared in several instalments in Schiller’s publication journal Thalia from 1787 to 1789, and was later published as a three-volume book. It was one of the most popular works of Schiller’s during his lifetime. People were attracted by the subject of mysticism, apparitions and the horrifying unknown. It is for this very reason, that the Ghost Seer is actually one of the most misunderstood stories by Schiller, who was not only intervening on such peaked interests of the time but, more importantly, was meant as a warning for those who mistook a
A popular eternal story as the practical one, succumbs to villainy his goodness of birth to be preyed upon by those in authority .
Why it’s like today!
The long journey we are on needs a story for company.
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Fascinating. I wish I had the time to read all of your prolific work.