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Title: Ausgewählte Gedichte

Note: Reading ease score: 95.5 (5th grade). Very easy to read.

Contents: Der über uns
Ich
Lob der Faulheit

Credits: Produced by Delphine Lettau (for finding a huge collection
of ancient German books in London). HTML version by Al
Haines.

Summary: "Ausgewählte Gedichte" by Gotthold Ephraim Lessing is a collection of selected poems written during the late 18th century, a time rich with Enlightenment thought. The book explores themes of human experience, emotion, and the nature of existence, reflecting on both personal introspection and the broader social context. Lessing, a prominent figure in German literature, uses poetry to convey his philosophical ideas and critiques. The collection features various poems that delve into different aspects of life. In "Der über uns," the tension between desire and moral reflection is showcased through the interactions of characters in a garden, emphasizing themes of consequence and social expectations. "Ich" presents an introspective look at the value of honor and material wealth, questioning their significance in the face of mortality. Lastly, "Lob der Faulheit" humorously celebrates the virtues of laziness, contrasting hard work with the pleasures of idleness. Together, these poems offer a glimpse into Lessing's worldview, combining wit, critique, and philosophical musings on the human condition. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Lessing, Gotthold Ephraim, 1729-1781

EBook No.: 6820

Published: Nov 1, 2004

Downloads: 72

Language: German

Subject: German poetry -- 18th century

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: Ausgewählte Gedichte

Note: Reading ease score: 95.5 (5th grade). Very easy to read.

Contents: Der über uns
Ich
Lob der Faulheit

Credits: Produced by Delphine Lettau (for finding a huge collection
of ancient German books in London). HTML version by Al
Haines.

Summary: "Ausgewählte Gedichte" by Gotthold Ephraim Lessing is a collection of selected poems written during the late 18th century, a time rich with Enlightenment thought. The book explores themes of human experience, emotion, and the nature of existence, reflecting on both personal introspection and the broader social context. Lessing, a prominent figure in German literature, uses poetry to convey his philosophical ideas and critiques. The collection features various poems that delve into different aspects of life. In "Der über uns," the tension between desire and moral reflection is showcased through the interactions of characters in a garden, emphasizing themes of consequence and social expectations. "Ich" presents an introspective look at the value of honor and material wealth, questioning their significance in the face of mortality. Lastly, "Lob der Faulheit" humorously celebrates the virtues of laziness, contrasting hard work with the pleasures of idleness. Together, these poems offer a glimpse into Lessing's worldview, combining wit, critique, and philosophical musings on the human condition. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Lessing, Gotthold Ephraim, 1729-1781

EBook No.: 6820

Published: Nov 1, 2004

Downloads: 72

Language: German

Subject: German poetry -- 18th century

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.