Lustspiele

Lustspiele, by Gotthold Ephraim Lessing, is a collection of early dramatic works from one of Germany’s most important Enlightenment writers. This volume, “Erster Theil, zweyte Auflage” (First Part, Second Edition), showcases Lessing’s initial forays into comedy and playwriting. These plays provide valuable insight into the development of Lessing’s dramatic style and his engagement with the theatrical conventions of his time. A cornerstone of German literary history, this collection offers a glimpse into the formative stages of Lessing’s career and the evolution of German drama in the 18th century. For scholars and enthusiasts of German literature, “Lustspiele” remains a significant and insightful read.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.