Lessing, Vol. 1 of 2 (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

James Sime

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0428870074 ISBN 13: 9780428870072

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Lessing, Vol.

1 of 2, presents a vivid biographical portrait built from the subject’s own writings and contemporary sources. It traces how a restless mind and wide reading shaped his path from Leipzig to Berlin, and beyond.

The book frames a life of unusual energy: a critic, dramatist, and thinker who sought to understand humanity through literature and history. It highlights the context of eighteenth‑century Germany and the evolving theatre, letters, and ideas that fed his work.
You’ll see Lessing through the editor James Sime’s careful guidance, with emphasis on his methods, influences, and the long arc of his early career. The narrative blends personal detail with critical milestones to illuminate the man behind the writings.
What you’ll experience

• A readable account of Lessing’s boyhood, studies, and early plays
• Key moments in his Leipzig, Berlin, and Wittenberg years
• An overview of his critique, translations, and approach to drama
• Connections to other writers and the cultural landscape of the period

Ideal for readers seeking a solid, engaging introduction to Lessing’s developing years and the forces that shaped his work.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0428870074
• ISBN 13: 9780428870072
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 357