Published in 1783, Joseph von Sonnenfels' "Briefe ber Die Wienerische Schaub hne" is an important work of theatre criticism from the Enlightenment era. In these letters, Sonnenfels reflects on the state of theatre in Vienna and offers a nuanced critique of the plays and performances of his time. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This...