Der junge Gelehrte: Ein Lustspiel in drei Aufzügen by Gotthold Ephraim Lessing

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Author Lessing, Gotthold Ephraim, 1729-1781
Title Der junge Gelehrte: Ein Lustspiel in drei Aufzügen
Note Reading ease score: 85.7 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Note Wikipedia page about this book: https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Der_junge_Gelehrte
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Summary "Der junge Gelehrte: Ein Lustspiel in drei Aufzügen" by Gotthold Ephraim Lessing is a comedic play written in the mid-18th century. The story revolves around Damis, a young scholar eager to showcase his intellectual prowess, yet struggling with the practicalities of life and love. His father, Chrysander, a merchant, worries about his son's obsession with books and urges him to engage more with the world, particularly when it comes to matters of the heart. The opening portion of the play introduces Damis in his study, deep in conversation with his servant, Anton. Their banter highlights Damis's scholarly pretensions and his disdain for common pursuits. As Chrysander arrives, he confronts his son about his solitary scholarly habits and expresses the importance of experiencing life beyond books, including romance. The tension escalates with discussions about marriage, specifically the affections of Juliane, whom Chrysander wants Damis to marry. However, Damis is skeptical about relationships, revealing his complexities and insecurities as he grapples with the societal expectations of being a scholar. The interplay between scholarly aspirations and the realities of love and responsibility sets the comedic tone for the rest of the play. (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. 9369
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Oct 2, 2014
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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