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Title: Abhandlungen über die Fabel

Note: Reading ease score: 67.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Contents: I. Von dem Wesen der Fabel
II. Von dem Gebrauche der Tiere in der Fabel
III. Von der Einteilung der Fabeln
IV. Von dem Vortrage der Fabeln
V. Von einem besondern Nutzen der Fabeln in den Schulen

Credits: Produced by Delphine Lettau

Summary: "Abhandlungen über die Fabel" by Gotthold Ephraim Lessing is a philosophical treatise on the nature and function of fables, likely written in the late 18th century. The work discusses the definitions, applications, and moral functions of fables, particularly those attributed to Aesop. Lessing delves into the structure of fables, categorizing them into simple and complex types, while exploring the use of animals as protagonists and their symbolic significance. The opening of the text sets the stage by discussing the essence of fables and their moral teachings. Lessing argues that a fable is not merely an allegorical tale, but a narrative that culminates in a clear moral lesson, deriving its power from its connection to real-life events or truths. He distinguishes between simple fables that convey direct truths and those that incorporate layered meanings. Lessing also analyses how the inclusion of animals in these stories serves to elevate moral discussions by using universally recognized characters, making their lessons accessible and relatable. Through these reflections, the groundwork for a deeper exploration of fable as a literary form is laid out for the reader. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Lessing, Gotthold Ephraim, 1729-1781

EBook No.: 9950

Published: Feb 1, 2006

Downloads: 65

Language: German

Subject: Literature -- Criticism and interpretation

Subject: Aesthetics

Subject: Fables

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Literature: General, Criticism, Collections

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: Abhandlungen über die Fabel

Note: Reading ease score: 67.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Contents: I. Von dem Wesen der Fabel
II. Von dem Gebrauche der Tiere in der Fabel
III. Von der Einteilung der Fabeln
IV. Von dem Vortrage der Fabeln
V. Von einem besondern Nutzen der Fabeln in den Schulen

Credits: Produced by Delphine Lettau

Summary: "Abhandlungen über die Fabel" by Gotthold Ephraim Lessing is a philosophical treatise on the nature and function of fables, likely written in the late 18th century. The work discusses the definitions, applications, and moral functions of fables, particularly those attributed to Aesop. Lessing delves into the structure of fables, categorizing them into simple and complex types, while exploring the use of animals as protagonists and their symbolic significance. The opening of the text sets the stage by discussing the essence of fables and their moral teachings. Lessing argues that a fable is not merely an allegorical tale, but a narrative that culminates in a clear moral lesson, deriving its power from its connection to real-life events or truths. He distinguishes between simple fables that convey direct truths and those that incorporate layered meanings. Lessing also analyses how the inclusion of animals in these stories serves to elevate moral discussions by using universally recognized characters, making their lessons accessible and relatable. Through these reflections, the groundwork for a deeper exploration of fable as a literary form is laid out for the reader. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Lessing, Gotthold Ephraim, 1729-1781

EBook No.: 9950

Published: Feb 1, 2006

Downloads: 65

Language: German

Subject: Literature -- Criticism and interpretation

Subject: Aesthetics

Subject: Fables

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Literature: General, Criticism, Collections

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.