The Dramatic Works Of Gotthold Ephraim Lessing - Gotthold Ephraim Lessing - Bog

The Dramatic Works of Gotthold Ephraim Lessing is a collection of four plays written by the German playwright and philosopher Gotthold Ephraim Lessing. The plays included in this collection are Miss Sara Sampson, Philotas, Emilia Galotti, and Nathan the Wise. Miss Sara Sampson is a tragedy that tells the story of a young woman who is seduced by a man and then abandoned. The play explores themes of love, betrayal, and the struggle for independence.Philotas is a historical tragedy set in ancient Greece that tells the story of a young man who is falsely accused of treason and executed. The play explores themes of justice, loyalty, and the abuse of power.Emilia Galotti is a tragedy that tells the story of a young woman who is forced to marry a man she does not love. The play explores themes of love, duty, and the struggle for freedom.Nathan the Wise is a play set in Jerusalem during the Crusades that explores themes of religious tolerance and the possibility of peaceful coexistence between different faiths. The play is known for its famous Ring Parable, which illustrates the idea that all religions are equally valid paths to God.Originally published in 1878, The Dramatic Works of Gotthold Ephraim Lessing is a timeless collection of plays that continue to be studied and performed today.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.