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Gotthold ephraim lessing was born at Kamenz, in Pomerania, in 1729 at the age of twelve he was admit ted into the free school of Meissen. He left school five years afterwards and prosecuted his studies at the Uni versity of Leipzig. His father urged him to enter the church, but his tastes lay in an opposite direction, for he devoted himself to critical and dramatic literature.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book of fables by Gotthold Ephraim Lessing provides a thought-provoking exploration of morality and ethics using talking animals and other creatures. The fables are drawn from a variety of sources, including Aesop and Phaedrus, but Lessing brings his own unique perspective to each story. The book was written during the Enlightenment period, a time of great intellectual and social change and reflects the author's rationalist and humanist beliefs. Lessing's fables teach a variety of lessons about human nature, including the importance of humility, kindness, and tolerance. They also challenge traditional notions of authority and hierarchy, and encourage readers to think critically about the world around them. This timeless collection of fables continues to offer valuable insights into human behavior and the complexities of morality. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9780332238463_0
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