Gotthold Ephraim Lessing
1729–1781
· lived 52 years
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Gotthold Ephraim Lessing was a prominent German writer, philosopher, and theater critic of the Enlightenment. His work is fundamental to the development of German drama and literary criticism. Lessing advocated for reason and religious tolerance, influencing generations of thinkers.
n. 1729-01-22, Kamenz · m. 1781-02-15, Brunsvique
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Gotthold Ephraim Lessing (1729-1781) is considered one of the greatest German playwrights and one of the most important thinkers of the Enlightenment. Born in Kamenz, Saxony, he studied theology and medicine, but soon dedicated himself to literature and theater. His plays, such as "Nathan the Wise" and "Emilia Galotti," address themes of religious tolerance, morality, and individual freedom. Lessing was also an influential literary critic, advocating for the autonomy of art and establishing principles for modern theatrical criticism in his work "Hamburg Dramaturgy." His thought profoundly marked German and European culture.
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