The School For Honor Or The Chance Of War: A Comedy, In Five Acts (1799)

By Gotthold Ephraim Lessing

Book Overview

The School For Honor Or The Chance Of War: A Comedy, In Five Acts (1799) is a play written by German playwright Gotthold Ephraim Lessing. The play revolves around the lives of two young men, Leander and Acastus, who are both in love with the same woman, Isabella. However, their love for her is tested when they are sent to a school for honor, where they learn about the importance of chivalry and bravery in battle. As they undergo rigorous training, they are faced with a series of challenges and obstacles that put their courage and loyalty to the test. Along the way, they encounter a cast of colorful characters, including a wise old tutor, a cunning villain, and a group of mischievous students. The play is a humorous and satirical take on the themes of love, honor, and war, and offers a commentary on the social and political issues of the time. With its witty dialogue, engaging characters, and entertaining plot, The School For Honor Or The Chance Of War is a classic work of German literature that continues to be enjoyed by readers and audiences today.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: 1165760452
• ISBN13: 9781165760459
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 112 Pages
• Weight: 0.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"