Publisher's Synopsis
Lessing's Emilia Galotti: With An Introduction And Notes (1895) is a literary work by German writer Gotthold Ephraim Lessing. The book is a play that explores the themes of power, morality, and love. The plot revolves around the tragic story of Emilia Galotti, a young woman who is forced to choose between her love for a nobleman and her duty to her father. The play is set in Italy during the 18th century and features a cast of complex characters, including the manipulative Prince of Guastalla, the virtuous Countess Orsina, and the conflicted protagonist Emilia Galotti. The book also includes an introduction and notes that provide historical context and analysis of the play's themes and motifs. Overall, Lessing's Emilia Galotti is a thought-provoking work that explores the complexities of human relationships and the consequences of power and morality.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.
