ISBN: 9780428102968 - german classics, vol. 3: lessing, goethe, schiller, edited with english notes etc.; minna von barnhelm, a comedy by lessing (classic reprint) (4 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book is a full-length study of Lessing's Minna von Barnhelm: A Comedy in Five Acts. The author presents a close critical analysis of the play, its literary value, and its historical significance in the development of German literature. The author argues that Lessing's play is no mere comedy of manners but a resonant critique of contemporary society and a powerful indictment of the devastating effects of the Seven Years' War, whose debilitating effects on all levels of German society are rendered with vivid realism by the author. The book presents the characters of the play as types, each embodying a particular vice or virtue. They are drawn with great skill and humor, and their interactions drive a plot in which wit and pathos are deftly intertwined. This detailed study thus reveals the myriad complexities of Minna von Barnhelm, showcasing its enduring literary merit, universal appeal, and foundational role in German dramatic history. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…

Condición: Hervorragend. Zustand: Hervorragend | Seiten: 300 | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | Keine Beschreibung verfügbar.