This classic play by German Enlightenment writer Gotthold Ephraim Lessing is a witty and engaging exploration of love and class struggle. With a new translation by Marcus Bachman Lambert, this edition is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of European drama. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Lessing was a playwright, scholar, poet, archeologist, philosopher, and critic. His genius is evident in the works collected in this volume, which includes the comedy Minna von Barnhelm, the tragedy Emilia, Galotti, Nathan the Wise, The Jews (and related correspondence), Ernst and Falk: Conversations for the Freemasons, and selections from philosophical and theological writings>

'Minna von Barnhelm' is a timeless classic of German literature, a comedy written by Gotthold Ephraim Lessing. Set during the aftermath of the Seven Years' War, it tells the story of Major von Tellheim, who is dishonorably discharged from the army and facing financial ruin. When his possessions are removed from his hotel room, a sealed envelope containing a large sum of money is discovered, leading to a series of misunderstandings and unexpected reunions. Full of wit and charm, 'Minna von Barnhelm' is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of German theater and the human condition.