Lessings Nathan Der Weise: Edited, With Introduction, Notes, and Vocabulary (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

Gotthold Ephraim Lessing

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9781527756601: Lessings Nathan Der Weise: Edited, With Introduction, Notes, and Vocabulary (Classic Reprint)

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This classic text explores critical methodologies developed during the Enlightenment, tracing them from their origins to their influence on German philosopher and poet, Lessing. The author effectively places Lessing within the broader literary context of his era, with a particular eye toward his unique contributions to the field of literary criticism. However, the author also illustrates how powerfully Lessing's approach to criticism was influenced by the thinkers and writers who preceded him, as well as the numerous topics he investigated. The text examines Lessing's pivotal role in the development of a critical framework for understanding and evaluating literature, examining his ideas and offering insights into the significance and enduring value of his work.

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