Der Freigeist by Gotthold Ephraim Lessing

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Author Lessing, Gotthold Ephraim, 1729-1781
Title Der Freigeist
Note Wikipedia page about this book: https: //de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Der_Freigeist_(Lessing)
Note Reading ease score: 85.2 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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Summary "Der Freigeist" by Gotthold Ephraim Lessing is a comedic play crafted in the mid-18th century. The drama revolves around the character Adrast, a so-called "Freigeist" or freethinker, navigating the complexities of friendship and romantic entanglements, particularly in relation to the young priest Theophan and two sisters, Juliane and Henriette. At the start of the play, we are introduced to Adrast and Theophan, who engage in a debate regarding friendship and philosophy. Theophan expresses his desire for friendship with Adrast, while Adrast remains aloof and skeptical, questioning the very nature of friendship itself. The conversation is laced with humor and banter, revealing Adrast's disdain for conventional morality and the influence of religion, as well as his struggle with romantic feelings for Juliane, who is already promised to another. As the play unfolds, we see the conflicts of ideals and emotions, setting the stage for broader themes of belief, obligation, and individualism amidst a backdrop of witty dialogue and clever character interactions. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language German
LoC Class PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
Subject Comedies
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EBook-No. 9325
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Feb 23, 2015
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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