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Lessing's Minna Von Barnhelm: With Footnotes And Vocabulary...
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GermanGeneral World HistoryPlays
ISBN13: 9781277673364
Publisher: Nabu Press
Published: Mar 12 2012
Pages: 186
Weight: 0.59
Height: 0.40 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: German
Minna von Barnhelm is a five-act comedy by Gotthold Ephraim Lessing, first performed in 1767. It is considered by some to be the first German national drama. The play is set during the winter of 1763, after the Seven Years' War, and explores themes of love, honor, and reconciliation. The story revolves around Major von Tellheim, a Saxon officer who has been unjustly accused of bribery, and Minna von Barnhelm, his fiancée, a wealthy heiress from Saxony. Their relationship is tested by misunderstandings and societal pressures, but ultimately, their love and integrity prevail.
This edition is designed for students of German, featuring footnotes and a vocabulary section to aid comprehension and appreciation of Lessing's masterpiece. Minna von Barnhelm remains a significant work in German literature, offering insights into the social and political climate of the 18th century.
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