"Minna Von Barnhelm" by Gotthold Ephraim Lessing is a humorous play set after the Seven Years’ War. The story revolves around Minna von Barnhelm and Major von Tellheim, a former soldier facing difficulties, and looks at their love, sense of honor, and the societal issues of the era. The play starts by introducing different characters, with Just arguing with the landlord, and Major von Tellheim worrying about being dismissed from the army and his money problems. When Minna and her servant Franziska arrive, the audience is introduced her quest to find Tellheim. The beginning establishes the play’s lighthearted tone and hints at troubles that will happen because of how wartime experiences have changed social connections and personal lives.
Minna Von Barnhelm
By Gotthold Ephraim Lessing
Amidst post-war turmoil, a determined woman seeks the love of a discharged soldier, challenging notions of honor and social standing in a comedic clash of wills.
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About the AuthorGotthold 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.
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.
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