Trauerspiele: Miss Sara Sampson, Philotas, Emilia Galotti [German]

By Gotthold Ephraim Lessing

This volume presents three significant tragedies by Gotthold Ephraim Lessing: "Miss Sara Sampson," "Philotas," and "Emilia Galotti." Lessing, a pivotal figure of the German Enlightenment, revolutionized dramatic theory and practice with his emphasis on bourgeois tragedy and the exploration of moral and philosophical themes.

"Miss Sara Sampson" (1755) is considered the first bourgeois tragedy in German literature, depicting the domestic drama and tragic fate of its heroine. "Philotas" (1759) offers a neoclassical exploration of duty and heroism. "Emilia Galotti" (1772), a powerful critique of aristocratic corruption, remains one of Lessing's most influential and frequently performed works.

These plays showcase Lessing's mastery of dramatic form and his commitment to using theater as a vehicle for social and intellectual commentary, making this collection essential for students and scholars of German literature and theater history.

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: German
• ISBN: 128661306X
• ISBN13: 9781286613061
• Release Date: May 2012
• Publisher: Nabu Press
• Length: 410 Pages
• Weight: 1.26 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.1" x 9.2"