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100 1 _aLessing, Gotthold Ephraim,
_d1729-1781
245 1 0 _aAbhandlungen über die Fabel
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2006
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2006-02-01
505 0 _aI. Von dem Wesen der Fabel II. Von dem Gebrauche der Tiere in der Fabel III. Von der Einteilung der Fabeln IV. Von dem Vortrage der Fabeln V. Von einem besondern Nutzen der Fabeln in den Schulen
508 _aProduced by Delphine Lettau
520 _a"Abhandlungen über die Fabel" by Gotthold Ephraim Lessing is a philosophical treatise on the nature and function of fables, likely written in the late 18th century. The work discusses the definitions, applications, and moral functions of fables, particularly those attributed to Aesop. Lessing delves into the structure of fables, categorizing them into simple and complex types, while exploring the use of animals as protagonists and their symbolic significance. The opening of the text sets the stage by discussing the essence of fables and their moral teachings. Lessing argues that a fable is not merely an allegorical tale, but a narrative that culminates in a clear moral lesson, deriving its power from its connection to real-life events or truths. He distinguishes between simple fables that convey direct truths and those that incorporate layered meanings. Lessing also analyses how the inclusion of animals in these stories serves to elevate moral discussions by using universally recognized characters, making their lessons accessible and relatable. Through these reflections, the groundwork for a deeper exploration of fable as a literary form is laid out for the reader. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aLiterature -- Criticism and interpretation
653 _aAesthetics
653 _aFables
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/9950
999 _c51571
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