Publisher's Synopsis
""Minna von Barnhelm"" is a play written by German playwright, Gotthold Ephraim Lessing. The play is set in Berlin in the aftermath of the Seven Years' War and follows the story of Minna von Barnhelm and her fianc�����, Major von Tellheim, who has fallen on hard times and lost his fortune. The play explores themes of honor, loyalty, and the power dynamics between men and women in society. Minna, a strong-willed and independent woman, sets out to help her fianc����� restore his reputation and regain his lost fortune. Along the way, she confronts societal norms and expectations, challenging the traditional gender roles of her time. The play is considered a classic of German literature and is still widely performed 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.
