G. E. Lessing - Gesammelte Werke, Nathan der Weise, e.a. - 1841

Three well-preserved small books from Lessing's collected works!

Gotthold Ephraim Lessing is one of the most significant authors of the
It had been German literature. He was a highly educated man who studied theology,
Studied medicine and philosophy as well.
Later he devoted himself to theater, which led to great success.
his performances were acclaimed on stages across Europe.
His works were also influenced by scholars such as Aristotle,
Poets like Shakespeare, philosophers like Voltaire, and the orator.
Quintilian.
He is regarded as the most prominent author of the German Enlightenment in the field.
of humanity and as the first modern German writer.
He wrote tragedies and comedies, and was the author of fables, poems, and also songs.

Among the most significant works are 'The Jews' and 'Nathan the Wise'.

Volumes 1, 3–4 and 5 from 1841 are offered!

Band 1:
Sentimental poems, the Jews, odes, fables, and narratives from 1749 to 1771

The volume is well preserved. The binding is firm. Hardcover binding
in Asian style (floral with a building and a bridge). There is
Abrasions and scuffs on the corners. The spine
is well preserved and the gold appliqués are partly intact as well.
Font/Style: Fraktur/Old German
S: 372
Height: 15 cm
B: 11.5 cm
G: 247 g
The pages are somewhat browned with age and there are
Some light stains as well. No creases or underlinings.

Band 3 - 4:
Nathan the Wise, Letters from the Second Part of the Writings
Horace's Emendations; Treatises on the Fable
as well as further prefaces to the individual parts of the
Writings and a Preface on the Prussian
War riders in the campaigns of 1756 and 1757.

The volume is in good condition. The binding is tight. Hard cover binding
in Asian aesthetic (floral with a building and a bridge). There is
Scuffs and dings on the corners. The spine
is well preserved and the gold appliqués are partly present as well.
Typeface/Style: Fraktur/Old German
S: 364
H: 15 cm
B: 11.5 cm
G: 336 g
The pages are somewhat browned with age, and there is
also light stains. No creases or underlinings.

Band 5:
From the letters concerning the new literature, Sophocles
On the Life of the Poet, How the Ancients Conceived Death.
A study with fold-out picture panels.
Letters of antiquarian content.
1759 - 1769

The volume is in good condition. The binding is tight. Hardcover binding.
in Asian aesthetic (floral with a building and a bridge). There is
Abrasions and dents at the corners. The spine
is well preserved, and the gold appliqués are partly present as well.
Font/Style: Fraktur/Old German
S: 587
H: 15 cm
B: 11.5 cm
G: 341 g
The pages are somewhat browned with age, and there is
also stains. No creases or underlines.

All volumes are a legitimate new edition of
1841 published by the G.J. Göschen publishing house in Leipzig.

The condition is age-appropriate for used books.
They are 185 years old!
You are hereby receiving valuable and significant German literature.

The photos show the actual condition of the books.
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