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100 1 _aLessing, Gotthold Ephraim,
_d1729-1781
245 1 4 _aThe Dramatic Works of G. E. Lessing :
_bMiss Sara Sampson, Philotas, Emilia Galotti, Nathan the Wise
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2010
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 2010-08-15
508 _aProduced by Charles Bowen, from page scans provided by Google Books
520 _a"The Dramatic Works of G. E. Lessing" by Gotthold Ephraim Lessing is a collection of plays written in the 18th century. This anthology reveals the diverse styles and themes of Lessing's renowned works, including notable pieces such as "Miss Sara Sampson," "Philotas," "Emilia Galotti," and "Nathan the Wise." The collection likely focuses on the exploration of emotional depth, societal issues, and the artistic dynamics of drama, illuminating the complexities of human relationships and moral dilemmas. At the start of "Miss Sara Sampson," the narrative unfolds in a poignant setting within an inn, where Sir William Sampson expresses sorrow over his daughter's plight. The opening dialogue reveals a deep familial bond overshadowed by distress as Sir William worries about his daughter, Sara, who has seemingly been led astray by her suitor, Mellefont. Through the interactions between Sir William and his loyal servant, Waitwell, as well as Sara's emotional turmoil, the groundwork is laid for themes of honor, love, and the quest for redemption amidst societal expectations and personal failures. The characters' struggles foreshadow a rich emotional landscape that challenges the audience to reflect on the nuances of virtue and vice in human conduct. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aGerman drama -- Translations into English
700 1 _aZimmern, Helen,
_d1846-1934
700 1 _aBell, Ernest,
_d1851-1933
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/33435
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