Lessing's Emilia Galotti is a play that was originally written in German by Gotthold Ephraim Lessing and was first published in 1772. The play is set in Italy and revolves around the tragic story of Emilia Galotti, a young woman who is forced to marry a man she does not love in order to save her father's life. The play explores themes of love, power, and morality, and is considered one of the most important works of German literature. The book is a critical edition of the play, and includes an introduction, notes, and a bibliography to provide readers with a deeper understanding of the work and its historical context. This edition is intended for students, scholars, and anyone interested in German literature and drama.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.