Emilia Galotti by Gotthold Ephraim Lessing

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By Gary Greco Posted on Jan 2, 2026
In Category - Jazz
Lessing, Gotthold Ephraim, 1729-1781 Lessing, Gotthold Ephraim, 1729-1781
German
"Emilia Galotti" by Gotthold Ephraim Lessing is a play in five acts that premiered in 1772. This bourgeois tragedy unfolds in Italy, where an absolutist prince becomes obsessed with a virtuous young woman from the middle class on the eve of her wedding. His scheming chamberlain sets a sinister plot in motion to prevent the marriage, leading to murd...
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enlightened bourgeois morality in a gripping conflict of conscience. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Margaret Mitchell
1 month ago

After completing the first chapter, it serves as a poignant reminder of the human condition. It is definitely a 5-star read from me.

Susan Brown
2 weeks ago

I approached this with curiosity because the author's voice is distinct, making the complex topics easy to digest. I'm sending the link to all my friends.

Jackson Martin
3 weeks ago

I downloaded this out of curiosity and the pacing is just right, keeping you engaged from start to finish. I have no regrets downloading this.

Mary Smith
3 months ago

As part of my coursework, the author demonstrates strong mastery of the topic. This has earned a permanent place in my collection.

Lisa Martinez
2 months ago

I was pleasantly surprised because it manages to explain difficult concepts in plain English. I learned so much from this.

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4.5 out of 5 (10 User reviews )

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