Gotthold Ephraim Lessing
Gotthold Ephraim Lessing was a German philosopher, dramatist, publicist and art critic, and a representative of the Enlightenment era. His plays and theoretical writings substantially influenced the development of German literature. He is widely considered by theatre historians to be the first dramaturg in his role at Abel Seyler's Hamburg National Theatre.
Minna Von Barnhelm
"Minna Von Barnhelm" by Gotthold Ephraim Lessing is a classic comedy written in the mid-18th century. The play is set in the aftermath of the Seven Ye...
By Gotthold Ephraim Lessing
Nathan the Wise; a dramatic poem in five acts
"Nathan the Wise" by Gotthold Ephraim Lessing is a dramatic poem consisting of five acts, written in the late 18th century. The work explores themes o...
By Gotthold Ephraim Lessing
The Dramatic Works of G. E. Lessing Miss Sara Sampson, Philotas, Emilia Galotti, Nathan the Wise
"The Dramatic Works of G. E. Lessing" by Gotthold Ephraim Lessing is a collection of plays written in the 18th century. This anthology reveals the div...
By Gotthold Ephraim Lessing
Laocoon : $b An essay upon the limits of painting and poetry. With remarks illustrative of various points in the history of ancient art.
Translation of: Laokoon.
By Gotthold Ephraim Lessing