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Gotthold Ephraim Lessing (/ ˈ l ɛ s ɪ ŋ /, German: [ˈɡɔthɔlt ˈʔeːfʁa.ɪm ˈlɛsɪŋ] ⓘ; 22 January 1729 – 15 February 1781) was a German philosopher, dramatist, publicist and art critic, and a representative of the Enlightenment era.
Gotthold Ephraim Lessing was a German dramatist, critic, and writer on philosophy and aesthetics. He helped free German drama from the influence of classical and French models and wrote plays of lasting importance. His critical essays greatly stimulated German letters and combated conservative.
Gotthold Ephraim Lessing (January 22, 1729 – February 15, 1781) was a German writer, philosopher, publicist, and art critic, was one of the most outstanding representatives of the Enlightenment era.
Gotthold Ephraim Lessing, (born Jan. 22, 1729, Kamenz, Upper Lusatia, Saxony—died Feb. 15, 1781, Braunschweig, Brunswick), German playwright and critic. After writing several light comedies, he became a theatre critic in Berlin in 1748.
A comprehensive account of the life and work of the German Enlightenment writer and philosopher, translated from the German edition by Karl S. Guthke. The book covers his literary, philosophical, theological, and historical writings, as well as his role in the development of German literature and culture.
A German dramatist and critic who influenced the Enlightenment and the romantic movement. He advocated for the freedom of the poet, the naturalism of Shakespeare, and the immanent values of history and religion.
May 29, 2018 · A biography of the German dramatist, critic, theologian, and Enlightenment thinker Gotthold Ephraim Lessing (1729-1781). Learn about his life, works, and contributions to German theater, drama, and aesthetics.
