The German playwright Schiller (8 letters) was a poet, philosopher, historian, and dramatist of the late 18th and early 19th centuries. He is best known for his plays, such as The Robbers, Fiesco, and William Tell, which are still performed today. He was also a key figure in the Sturm und Drang literary movement. Schiller's works were highly influential during the Romantic period, and he is considered one of the greatest German writers.