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100	1		_aLessing, Gotthold Ephraim, _d1729-1781
245	1	0	_aAusgewählte Gedichte
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2004
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2004-11-01
505	0		_aDer über uns Ich Lob der Faulheit
508			_aProduced by Delphine Lettau (for finding a huge collection of ancient German books in London). HTML version by Al Haines.
520			_a"Ausgewählte Gedichte" by Gotthold Ephraim Lessing is a collection of selected poems written during the late 18th century, a time rich with Enlightenment thought. The book explores themes of human experience, emotion, and the nature of existence, reflecting on both personal introspection and the broader social context. Lessing, a prominent figure in German literature, uses poetry to convey his philosophical ideas and critiques. The collection features various poems that delve into different aspects of life. In "Der über uns," the tension between desire and moral reflection is showcased through the interactions of characters in a garden, emphasizing themes of consequence and social expectations. "Ich" presents an introspective look at the value of honor and material wealth, questioning their significance in the face of mortality. Lastly, "Lob der Faulheit" humorously celebrates the virtues of laziness, contrasting hard work with the pleasures of idleness. Together, these poems offer a glimpse into Lessing's worldview, combining wit, critique, and philosophical musings on the human condition. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aGerman poetry -- 18th century
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/6820
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