02530cam a22003133u 4500 9158 UtSlPG 20260610133229.0 m cr n 260607r2005||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG de iso639-1 PT Lessing, Gotthold Ephraim, 1729-1781 Fabeln und Erzählungen Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2005 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2005-10-01 Das Geheimnis Das Kruzifix Das Muster der Ehen Der über uns Der Adler und die Eule Der Eremit Der Hirsch und der Fuchs Der Löwe und die Mücke Der Sperling und die Feldmaus Der Tanzbär Der Wunsch zu sterben Die Bäre Die Brille Die Nuß und die Katze Die Sonne Die Teilung Die eheliche Liebe Die kranke Pulcheria Faustin Morydan Nix Bodenstrom Produced by Delphine Lettau, from files obtained from Gutenberg Projekt-DE "Fabeln und Erzählungen" by Gotthold Ephraim Lessing is a collection of fables and narratives written during the Enlightenment period, which spanned from the late 17th century to the late 18th century. The book features a variety of moral tales and stories focusing on themes of human nature, social critique, and philosophical reflections. Lessing employs a mix of humor, wit, and allegory to convey his messages, serving as both entertainment and a means of moral instruction. The stories within "Fabeln und Erzählungen" explore different animal characters and human interactions through fables like "Der Adler und die Eule," which comments on pride and superiority, and "Der Löwe und die Mücke," highlighting the absurdity of underestimating one's opponents. Other tales, such as "Das Muster der Ehen," provide insight into the nature of relationships with a clever backdrop. Through these varied narratives, Lessing reflects on moral dilemmas, societal norms, and the characteristics of individuals, often leading the reader to ponder deeper ethical questions in their own lives. The collection ultimately showcases Lessing's mastery of storytelling while offering poignant social commentary. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Fables https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/9158 50969 50969