Publisher's Synopsis
The Dramatic Works Of Gotthold Ephraim Lessing: Miss Sara Sampson; Philotas; Emilia Galotti; Nathan The Wise (1878) is a collection of plays by the German writer Gotthold Ephraim Lessing. The book includes four plays: Miss Sara Sampson, Philotas, Emilia Galotti, and Nathan The Wise. Miss Sara Sampson is a tragedy about a young woman who falls in love with a man above her station and must navigate the consequences of their relationship. Philotas is a historical drama set in ancient Macedonia and explores themes of power, loyalty, and betrayal. Emilia Galotti is a tragedy about a young woman who is forced to marry a man she does not love and the tragic events that follow. Nathan The Wise is a play set in Jerusalem during the Crusades and explores themes of religious tolerance and the possibility of peaceful coexistence between different faiths. Overall, The Dramatic Works Of Gotthold Ephraim Lessing is a collection of thought-provoking plays that delve into complex themes and emotions.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.
