Gotthold Ephraim Lessing

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Lessing's Fables (1882)

Beschreibung

Lessing's Fables is a collection of fables written by the German writer Gotthold Ephraim Lessing and originally published in 1882. The book contains a total of 112 fables, each one accompanied by a moral lesson or message. The fables are written in a simple and straightforward style that is easy to understand, making them suitable for readers of all ages.The fables in this book cover a wide range of topics, including love, friendship, honesty, and wisdom. They feature a variety of animal characters, such as foxes, lions, and rabbits, who are used to illustrate various human traits and behaviors. Each fable is structured around a specific situation or problem, and the characters must use their wits and intelligence to find a solution.Lessing's Fables is a classic work of literature that has been enjoyed by generations of readers. It is a timeless collection of stories that continue to resonate with readers today, thanks to their universal themes and enduring lessons. This book is a must-read for anyone who loves fables, morality tales, or classic literature.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Autor

Gotthold Ephraim Lessing was a German philosopher, dramatist, publicist, and art critic whose work shaped the course of German literature during the Enlightenment. Born on January 22, 1729, in Kamenz, Germany, he was the son of Johann Gottfried Lessing and Justine Salome Feller. From an early age, he displayed a keen interest in learning, which eventually led him to study theology and medicine before fully turning to literature and philosophy. Lessing s writings, both creative and theoretical, pushed forward ideas of religious tolerance, intellectual freedom, and the importance of critical inquiry. Among his most influential works are his plays and essays, which challenged rigid dogmas and encouraged open-minded discourse. His admiration for figures like Aristotle, William Shakespeare, Johann Joachim Winckelmann, and Voltaire shaped his intellectual development. Lessing s career spanned roles as a playwright, critic, and philosopher, making him a central figure in the German Enlightenment. He had siblings, including Karl Gotthelf Lessing and Dorothea Salome Lessing, with whom he maintained connections throughout his life. Lessing died on February 15, 1781, in Lower Saxony, Germany, leaving behind a legacy of bold thinking and transformative contributions to art, literature, and philosophy.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC
• Seitenzahl: 104
• Erscheinungstermin: 4. März 2009
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 6mm
• Gewicht: 164g
• ISBN-13: 9781104140441
• ISBN-10: 1104140446
• Artikelnr.: 60434172