Abhandlungen über die Fabel by Gotthold Ephraim Lessing
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"Abhandlungen über die Fabel" by Gotthold Ephraim Lessing is a philosophical treatise on the nature and function of fables, likely written in the late 18th century. The work discusses the definitions, applications, and moral functions of fables, particularly those attributed to Aesop. Lessing delves into the structure of fables, categorizing them into simple and complex types, while exploring the use of animals as protagonists and their symbolic significance. The opening of the
text sets the stage by discussing the essence of fables and their moral teachings. Lessing argues that a fable is not merely an allegorical tale, but a narrative that culminates in a clear moral lesson, deriving its power from its connection to real-life events or truths. He distinguishes between simple fables that convey direct truths and those that incorporate layered meanings. Lessing also analyses how the inclusion of animals in these stories serves to elevate moral discussions by using universally recognized characters, making their lessons accessible and relatable. Through these reflections, the groundwork for a deeper exploration of fable as a literary form is laid out for the reader. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Lessing, Gotthold Ephraim, 1729-1781 |
|---|---|
| Title | Abhandlungen über die Fabel |
| Contents |
I. Von dem Wesen der Fabel II. Von dem Gebrauche der Tiere in der Fabel III. Von der Einteilung der Fabeln IV. Von dem Vortrage der Fabeln V. Von einem besondern Nutzen der Fabeln in den Schulen |
| Credits | Produced by Delphine Lettau |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 67.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | German |
| LoC Class | PN: Language and Literatures: Literature: General, Criticism, Collections |
| Subject | Literature -- Criticism and interpretation |
| Subject | Aesthetics |
| Subject | Fables |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 9950 |
| Release Date | Feb 1, 2006 |
| Last Update | Dec 27, 2020 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 404 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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