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Lessing, Gotthold Ephraim
1729
1781
Lessing, G. E.
Bell, Ernest
1851
1933
Minna Von Barnhelm
Produced by Dagny, Emma Dudding, John Bickers, and David Widger
"Minna Von Barnhelm" by Gotthold Ephraim Lessing is a classic comedy written in the mid-18th century. The play is set in the aftermath of the Seven Years’ War and focuses on the relationship between the titular character, Minna von Barnhelm, and Major von Tellheim, a discharged officer struggling with his newfound hardships. Through their interactions, the play explores themes of love, honor, and the social conditions of the time. The opening portion of the play introduces several key characters and sets the stage for the unfolding drama. It begins with Just, the Major's servant, engaged in a humorous dispute with the landlord about the treatment of his master. Major von Tellheim soon enters, revealing his troubled state due to his discharge from the army, and expresses concern for his financial situation. The arrival of Minna and her maid Franziska introduces the love interest, as Minna is determined to find Tellheim. The act establishes the tension and comedic elements of the story, hinting at the complications that will arise from the social dynamics and personal relationships shaped by wartime experiences and their aftermath. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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