Minna von Barnhelm by Gotthold Ephraim Lessing

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Author Lessing, Gotthold Ephraim, 1729-1781
Title Minna von Barnhelm
Credits Produced by Mike Pullen and Delphine Lettau, from files obtained from Gutenberg Projekt-DE
Summary "Minna von Barnhelm" by Gotthold Ephraim Lessing is a play written during the mid-18th century. This comedic work revolves around the characters of the discharged major von Tellheim and his devoted servant Just, exploring themes of honor, social status, love, and the complexities of human relationships in post-war society. The central storyline unfolds as Minna von Barnhelm, the daughter of a wealthy landowner, seeks to reunite with Tellheim and navigate the challenges posed by their social circumstances and the lingering effects of war. The opening of "Minna von Barnhelm" introduces us to the servant Just, who is initially embroiled in a conflict with an innkeeper over his master's accommodations. Just is angered by the innkeeper's treatment of Tellheim, the major, who has been evicted from his room in spite of his previous good standing as a soldier. As the scene progresses, we are introduced to other key characters, including Tellheim himself, who grapples with his deteriorating fortunes and sense of honor. Just’s fiery loyalty to his master sets the stage for a comedic exploration of misunderstandings, foreshadowing the arrival of Minna, who is also intent on finding Tellheim and resolving the issues surrounding his disgrace, hinting at a playful yet poignant tale about love and dignity in challenging circumstances. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language German
LoC Class PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
Subject Comedies
Category Text
EBook-No. 9187
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Oct 11, 2014
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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