Publisher's Synopsis
Selected Prose Works of G. E. Lessing is a collection of essays, letters, and critical writings by the German philosopher and writer, Gotthold Ephraim Lessing. The book includes some of his most influential works, such as Laoco������n: An Essay on the Limits of Painting and Poetry, which discusses the differences between the two art forms and their respective strengths and weaknesses. Other essays in the book cover topics such as drama, literature, and religion, and offer insights into Lessing's views on these subjects. The collection also includes several of Lessing's letters, which provide a glimpse into his personal life and relationships with other writers and intellectuals of his time. Overall, Selected Prose Works of G. E. Lessing is an important resource for anyone interested in the history of German literature and philosophy.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.
