Gotthold Ephraim Lessing
'Der junge Gelehrte' (The Young Scholar) is a comedy by Gotthold Ephraim Lessing, one of the most important figures of the German Enlightenment. The play revolves around Damis, a young, arrogant scholar, who is more concerned with appearing learned than actually being so. His vanity and pretentiousness lead to a series of humorous situations as he attempts to impress those around him, particularly the ladies. Lessing’s sharp wit and insightful social commentary make 'Der junge Gelehrte' a timeless exploration of human folly and the dangers of intellectual vanity. It remains a significant work in the history of German theater and a delightful read for anyone interested in 18th-century comedy and social satire.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
