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OF the plays contained in this volume, the first five are here given to the English public for the first time; the other three have been translated before - the last of them several times. The translation here given of these three is based on that of the late Rev. J J Holroyd, the use of Which has been kindly permitted by his representa tives. This version, however, though it rendered the spirit of the original very successfully, did not claim to be literally accurate, and With a view to obtaining greater literalness, the pieces have been carefully compared with the original, and considerable alterations have been intro duced. In the revision of Minna, von Bernhelm the editor has been aided by Professor Buchheim's excellent annotated edition, and wonia like here to express his thanks for several happy translations Which he has adopted.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book, an inaugural volume of a series, collects seven plays by the German writer Gotthold Ephraim Lessing and provides scholarly analysis on each. The first volume focuses on Lessing's early comedies, presenting the original German texts alongside new English translations. The author provides historical context and background on Lessing's life and career, as well as examining the development of German comedy and Lessing's influence on the genre. Through the plays' exploration of themes including friendship, love, education, and social class, the author considers Lessing's evolving philosophical concerns and critiques of Enlightenment ideals, illuminating the significance of his work in the development of German literature and thought. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781330664032_0
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