Lessing, Gotthold Ephraim, 1729-1781
Dates
- Existence: 1729 - 1781
Biography
Gotthold Ephraim Lessing was born on January 22, 1729 in Saxony, Germany. He was a German writer, philosopher, dramatist, publicist and art critic, and a representative of the Enlightenment era. His plays and theoretical writings influenced the development of German literature. Publications include "Der junge Gelehrte" (1748), "Fabeln" (1759) and "Minna von Barnhelm" (1767). Lessing died on February 15, 1781.
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
Gotthold E. Lessing letter
Collection
Identifier: Mss 755571
Mss 755571
Date(s):
1755-10-21
Scope and Contents
One page letter from Ephraim Gotthold Lessing of Leipzig, Germany to unidentified recipient in Halle, Germany, notifying his friend of his change of address and hopes that he will visit Lessing on his return to Halle. (With transcription)