Gotthold Ephraim Lessing was a pivotal figure in the German Enlightenment, celebrated for his contributions to literature, philosophy, and theater. He was born in 1729 in Kamenz, Saxony, and grew up in a time of significant intellectual and cultural change. Lessing's early influences included the works of classical writers and his interest in rationalism, leading him to question traditional beliefs and advocate for reason and freedom of thought. Lessing is renowned for his plays,...
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