Emilia Galotti

Gotthold Ephraim Lessing developed one of the most important instances of the bourgeois tragedy genre with his drama "Emilia Galotti," which was published and premiered in 1772. The play, which is regarded as one of the first political tragedies in German literature and one of the essential works of the Enlightenment and sensitivity, strongly attacks the nobility's tyrannical authority. Only the bourgeoisie's better morals can stand up to this power. Hettore Gonzaga, the reigning prince of Guastalla, foils Emilia Galotti's intended marriage to the noble Count Appiani; the intrigue ends badly not just for Emilia. Lessing, unlike in "Miss Sara Sampson," avoided using too many emotions and sentimental aspects in "Emilia Galotti." "The audience should flip the last page thinking, not merely moved.