Minna Von Barnhelm (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781163137093)

""Minna von Barnhelm"" is a play written by German author, Gotthold Ephraim Lessing. The play is set in the aftermath of the Seven Years' War and tells the story of Minna von Barnhelm, a young widow who is searching for her fianc�����, Franz von Tellheim, a former Prussian officer who has fallen on hard times. Along the way, Minna meets several characters, including a wealthy merchant named Werner, who becomes infatuated with her, and a soldier named Major von Tellheim, who is suffering from PTSD and is believed to be Franz's brother. As the story unfolds, Minna's determination to find Franz is tested by the various obstacles she encounters, including social class differences and the prejudices of those around her. Ultimately, the play explores themes of love, loyalty, and the power of perseverance.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: G. E. Lessing
ISBN-10: 116313709X
ISBN-13: 9781163137093
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 304
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.90lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.64d