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Title: Philotas
Note: Reading ease score: 86.0 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits: Produced by Delphine Lettau, from files obtained from Gutenberg Projekt-DE
Summary: "Philotas" by Gotthold Ephraim Lessing is a dramatic play written in the 18th century, during the Enlightenment period. The story revolves around themes of honor, identity, and the struggles of youth in the face of war. Set in the context of ancient warfare, it explores the inner turmoil of a young prince caught between familial loyalty and the burdens of his soldierly duties. In the play, the central character, Philotas, is a young prince whose aspirations for valor lead him into battle, where he is wounded and captured. His conversations reveal a deep sense of conflict, as he struggles with the shame of being a prisoner while also grappling with the weight of expectations from his father and the kingdom. The narrative unfolds through his emotional reckonings and ultimately leads to a dramatic climax where he confronts his own destiny. The themes of sacrifice and the nature of heroism are prominent, questioning what it means to be a true man and a warrior. As the story concludes with a tragic turn, Philotas seeks to reclaim his honor, highlighting the complex interplay between personal desires and larger societal duties. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Lessing, Gotthold Ephraim, 1729-1781
EBook No.: 9159
Published: Oct 1, 2005
Downloads: 58
Language: German
Subject: Drama
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Philotas
Note: Reading ease score: 86.0 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits: Produced by Delphine Lettau, from files obtained from Gutenberg Projekt-DE
Summary: "Philotas" by Gotthold Ephraim Lessing is a dramatic play written in the 18th century, during the Enlightenment period. The story revolves around themes of honor, identity, and the struggles of youth in the face of war. Set in the context of ancient warfare, it explores the inner turmoil of a young prince caught between familial loyalty and the burdens of his soldierly duties. In the play, the central character, Philotas, is a young prince whose aspirations for valor lead him into battle, where he is wounded and captured. His conversations reveal a deep sense of conflict, as he struggles with the shame of being a prisoner while also grappling with the weight of expectations from his father and the kingdom. The narrative unfolds through his emotional reckonings and ultimately leads to a dramatic climax where he confronts his own destiny. The themes of sacrifice and the nature of heroism are prominent, questioning what it means to be a true man and a warrior. As the story concludes with a tragic turn, Philotas seeks to reclaim his honor, highlighting the complex interplay between personal desires and larger societal duties. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Lessing, Gotthold Ephraim, 1729-1781
EBook No.: 9159
Published: Oct 1, 2005
Downloads: 58
Language: German
Subject: Drama
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.