Emilia Galotti by Gotthold Ephraim Lessing

Emilia Galotti

Gotthold Ephraim Lessing

84 pages first pub 1772 (editions)

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Emilia Galotti by Gotthold Ephraim Lessing is a gripping and intriguing classic that will captivate readers who appreciate complex explorations of love, virtue, and social class, as well as those who enjoy stories of strong-willed women and the struggles of the human spirit.

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Emilia Galotti, by German writer, philosopher, dramatist, and art critic, Gotthold Ephraim Lessing, was originally published in English as translated by Ernest Bell, in 1891. The work is a play in five acts, originally premiering on the 8th of Mar...

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Community Reviews

2.76
based on 1,764 reviews

Moods

dark: 42%

tense: 39%

emotional: 32%

challenging: 31%

sad: 25%

reflective: 23%

adventurous: 9%

funny: 8%

informative: 8%

mysterious: 6%

lighthearted: 2%

hopeful: 1%

inspiring: 1%

relaxing: 1%


Pace

44% of readers chose fast
33% of readers chose medium
22% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

29% of readers chose Plot
39% of readers chose A mix
25% of readers chose Character
5% of readers chose N/A
Plot
A mix
Character
N/A

Strong character development?

12% of readers chose Yes
13% of readers chose Complicated
67% of readers chose No
6% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

5% of readers chose Yes
23% of readers chose Complicated
66% of readers chose No
4% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Diverse cast of characters?

5% of readers chose Yes
4% of readers chose Complicated
85% of readers chose No
4% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

57% of readers chose Yes
23% of readers chose Complicated
13% of readers chose No
6% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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