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Bookmark or Share- Lessing, Gotthold Ephraim (1729–1781) | Encyclopedia.comLessing's approach to the drama was based on his conviction that it was urgently necessary to break the tyrannical dominance over German literature exerted by the established French classicism — a trend that was encouraged by Frederick II of Prussia. In Lessing's eyes, the effect of this French influence was the suppression of the native ...
- Doris Lessing - WikipediaDoris May Lessing CH OMG (née Tayler; 22 October 1919 – 17 November 2013) was a British novelist. She was born to British parents in Iran, where she lived until 1925. Her family then moved to Southern Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe), where she remained until moving in 1949 to London, England.
- Lessing, Gotthold Ephraim - Encyclopedia.comGotthold Ephraim Lessing >The German philosopher, dramatist, and critic Gotthold Ephraim Lessing >(1729-1781) was one of the most brilliant representatives of the German >Enlightenment and stood on the threshold of the Sturm und Drang [1], or >Storm and Stress, movement.
- Gotthold Ephraim Lessing (1729-1781) - Mahler FoundationExplore the life and works of Gotthold Ephraim Lessing, a prominent figure of the Enlightenment era. Discover his plays, writings, and influence on German literature. Skip to content
- Gotthold Ephraim Lessing (1771) | German History in Documents and ImagesThough embedded in the Christian theological tradition, Lessing embraced Enlightenment Deism. He criticized religious prejudice and advocated freedom of thought and expression, a cosmopolitan view of humanity, and a rational, philosophical approach to religion.
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