Gotthold Ephraim Lessing

Gotthold Ephraim Lessing (1729–1781) was a Electorate of Saxony lyricist, philosopher and playwright.

Also recorded as Father of German Literature.

Overview

Work is classified under drama fiction. Places of work recorded in the authority include Hamburg, Leipzig and Lutherstadt Wittenberg. Works named in the authority record include Miss Sara Sampson, Nathan the Wise, Emilia Galotti and Laokoon (Lessing). Catalogue entries for printed books state edition, collation, binding and condition. VALÉORINE records this subject so that lots referring to it can be described consistently.

In detail

German writer, philosopher, publicist, and art critic (1729-1781)

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“Gotthold Ephraim Lessing”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading
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Wikidata, structured authority record Q34628: Gotthold Ephraim Lessing
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