Lessing's Emilia Galotti (1895) - Gotthold Ephraim Lessing - Bog

Lessing's Emilia Galotti is a play written by the German philosopher and playwright, Gotthold Ephraim Lessing, in 1895. The play is set in the Italian court of the Prince of Guastalla and follows the tragic story of Emilia Galotti, a virtuous and beautiful young woman who is desired by the Prince. Emilia is engaged to Count Appiani, but the Prince is determined to have her for himself and uses his power and influence to manipulate the situation. The play explores themes of power, corruption, love, and morality, as Emilia and those around her struggle to navigate the complex social and political landscape of the court. With its complex characters and intricate plot, Lessing's Emilia Galotti is considered a masterpiece of German literature and a significant work in the canon of European drama.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.