Königs Erläuterungen und Materialien - 16: Emilia Galotti

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This edition of the drama is based on the last reprint published during the poet's lifetime, designated as 1772 d, following three earlier versions from the same year. Notably, a manuscript in the poet's handwriting, held at the Royal Library in Berlin, offers a superior text in four instances, which the editor has incorporated. The manuscript features the phrase "non etwab anherm," while the reprint states "non' etmae anbem." Additionally, the manuscript uses "tie jungen Beute," contrasting with the reprint's "hie innge Route." The manuscript's form "netbirbt" is preferred over the reprint's "oerberbt," which has since been replaced by "verbitbt." Lastly, the manuscript reads "ibn mifien Iafien," while the reprint opts for the now-obsolete "ibm." Other significant variant readings from the manuscript are noted throughout the text. Forgotten Books publishes numerous rare and classic works, utilizing advanced technology to digitally reconstruct texts and preserve original formats while addressing imperfections. Although some flaws from the original may appear in this edition, most are repaired to maintain the integrity of these historical works.