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This book, an inaugural volume of a series, collects seven plays by the German writer Gotthold Ephraim Lessing and provides scholarly analysis on each. The first volume focuses on Lessing's early comedies, presenting the original German texts alongside new English translations. The author provides historical context and background on Lessing's life and career, as well as examining the development of German comedy and Lessing's influence on the genre. Through the plays' exploration of themes including friendship, love, education, and social class, the author considers Lessing's evolving philosophical concerns and critiques of Enlightenment ideals, illuminating the significance of his work in the development of German literature and thought.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book, an inaugural volume of a series, collects seven plays by the German writer Gotthold Ephraim Lessing and provides scholarly analysis on each. The first volume focuses on Lessing's early comedies, presenting the original German texts alongside new English translations. The author provides historical context and background on Lessing's life and career, as well as examining the development of German comedy and Lessing's influence on the genre. Through the plays' exploration of themes including friendship, love, education, and social class, the author considers Lessing's evolving philosophical concerns and critiques of Enlightenment ideals, illuminating the significance of his work in the development of German literature and thought. 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 # 9781330664032_0
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