Lessing

<p>This collection presents four major works by Gotthold Ephraim Lessing a pivotal figure of the German Enlightenment. Included are the tragedies Philotas and Emilia Galotti the comedy Minna von Barnhelm and the dramatic poem Nathan der Weise. These works showcase Lessing's dramatic skill and his engagement with philosophical and social issues reflecting the intellectual currents of his time.</p> <p>Minna von Barnhelm is a classic comedy of manners while Emilia Galotti explores themes of virtue and corruption within the aristocracy. Nathan der Weise is a powerful plea for religious tolerance and understanding. Lessing's dramas continue to be studied and performed valued for their literary merit and their enduring relevance to contemporary society.</p><p>This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore you will see the original copyright references library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world) and other notations in the work.</p><p>This work is in the public domain in the United States of America and possibly other nations. Within the United States you may freely copy and distribute this work as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.</p><p>As a reproduction of a historical artifact this work may contain missing or blurred pages poor pictures errant marks etc. Scholars believe and we concur that this work is important enough to be preserved reproduced and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.</p>