Gotthold Ephraim Lessing Books

According to Greek mythology, Laocoon was a Trojan priest who, along with his two sons, offended the gods. As punishment, the three were strangled by sea serpents. The discovery in 1506 of an ancient Greek sculpture showing the three figures in their death agony not only gave rise to renewed interest in the classical period but also created repercussions in the art world. It was this work of art that German dramatist and critic Gotthold Lessing used as a point of reference for his essay Laocoon. Originally published in 1766, Lessing's inspired meditation on the distinguishing characteristics of painting and poetry became a turning point in the study of Western art. His essay on the origins, forms, and influences of these art forms aided in framing modern conceptions of the artistic medium and helped establish modernist views of the uniqueness of the individual arts. A breakthrough vision in aesthetics, Laocoon is essential reading for anyone interested in poetry, art history, and the fine arts.

Excerpt from Nathan Der Weise: Ein Dramatisches Gedicht in Funf Aufzugen A German Grammar, and a Reader, with' a Vocabulary on a somewhat new plan, was prepared, a few years ago, by the editor of the present series, in the hope of contribut ing something toward the advancement of German studies in this country. In reply to numerous and repeated soli citations, a compendious dictionary, on the plan of the Vocabulary to the Reader, has also recently been prepared. It has seemed desirable to add a series of texts, for class use, with brief but careful annotation and explanation. For this purpose, texts have been selected which are already approved by long and frequent use. A The notes and intro ductions to the several works are by different scholars, in various parts of the country; but all under the guidance and revision of the general editor. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Selected for its cultural significance, this work contributes to the foundational knowledge of civilization. It is recognized by scholars for its importance in understanding historical and societal contexts, making it a valuable resource for those interested in the evolution of human thought and culture.

This publication focuses on making historical works accessible to individuals with impaired vision through large print. Megali, the publishing house behind this initiative, specializes in reproducing these significant texts, ensuring that important literature remains available to a wider audience.

Featuring 112 fables that convey moral lessons, this collection showcases the storytelling talents of Gotthold Ephraim Lessing through both prose and verse. The narratives, populated by animal characters, explore themes of life, morality, and human behavior, making them timeless classics in German literature. Originally published in 1887, this facsimile reprint preserves the cultural significance of the work while aiming to make it accessible to modern readers. Ideal for those interested in fables and morality tales, it remains a valuable resource for study and enjoyment.

Excerpt from Emilia Galotti: Ein Trauerspiel in Funf Aufzugen Lachmann's text of Emilia Galotti is based on the last reprint of the drama published during the lifetime of the poet. This reprint is usually designated as 1772 d, as it was preceded by three others in the same year. There exists, however, a manuscript in the poet's own handwriting (now in the possession of the Royal Library at Berlin), which in four instances o ers a better text than the reprint, and which the editor has followed in the present edition. These cases are: (1) The ms. Reads non etwab anherm, while the reprint has non' etmae anbem (cf. P. 12, 1. (2) the ms. Has tie jungen Beute, the reprint hie innge Route (of. P. 23, l. According to strict rule the adjective in the first case after etmab should be in ected according to the strong declension, in the latter case after the definite article according to the weak declension. (3) While the ms. Contains the form netbirbt, the reprint has oerberbt (of. P. 26, l. 11) for which verbitbt is now commonly used. (4) The ms. Reads ibn mifien Iafien, the reprint has ibm, which is obsolete (of. P. 40, 1. Other variant readings of the ms., at least the principal ones, are mentioned in the notes. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works."

Die Sinngedichte thematisieren die Beziehung zwischen dem Leser und dem Autor, wobei der Autor Klopstock lobt und gleichzeitig die Frage aufwirft, ob dessen Werke tatsächlich von allen gelesen werden. Es wird ein Wunsch geäußert, weniger erhaben, dafür zugänglicher und ansprechender für die Leser zu sein. Die Gedichte reflektieren somit über die Literatur und die Erwartungen an Autoren und Leser in einem anregenden Dialog.