This collection of speeches, delivered at the unveiling of the poet monuments in Weimar, Germany, provides insight into the culture and intellectual life of mid-19th century Germany. The speeches cover the lives and works of famous German poets like Goethe and Schiller, and reflect on the role of literature and art in society. The collection is a valuable resource for anyone interested in German literature and intellectual history. 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.