Fables And Epigrams: With Essays On Fable And Epigram

By Gotthold Ephraim Lessing

Book Overview

Fables and Epigrams: With Essays on Fable and Epigram is a book written by Gotthold Ephraim Lessing and published in 1825. The book is a collection of fables and epigrams, which are short, witty, and often satirical poems. The fables are short stories that use animals or other objects to teach a moral lesson, while the epigrams are brief, pointed sayings that express a single idea or observation.In addition to the fables and epigrams, the book also includes essays by Lessing on the nature and purpose of fables and epigrams. Lessing was a German philosopher, writer, and critic who was known for his contributions to the Enlightenment movement. In his essays, he explores the history and significance of fables and epigrams, discussing their use in literature, philosophy, and everyday life.Overall, Fables and Epigrams: With Essays on Fable and Epigram is a thought-provoking and entertaining collection of short works that offer insights into human nature and the world around us. It is a must-read for anyone interested in literature, philosophy, or the art of storytelling.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1104747197
• ISBN13: 9781104747190
• Release Date: July 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 216 Pages
• Weight: 0.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"