Vincent - Pankouke Paris 1764 In-12 ( 170 X 100 mm ) de XIV-398 pages, plein veau fauve marbré, dos lisse orné de caissons et fleurons dorés, tranches marbrées ( reliure de l'époque ). Première édition française des "Fables et réflexions" de LESSING ( 1729-1781 ) sur ce genre. La traduction a été réalisée par Pierre Thomas D'ANTELMY ( 1730-1782 ), qui fut professeur de mathématiques à l'École militaire de Paris. Le texte allemand est inclus à la fin de l'ouvrage. Les deux dernières pages sont des publicités de l'éditeur Vincent. Bel exemplaire.
S.N. S.L. 1784 In-12 carré ( 150 X 95 mm ) de 82 pages, demi maroquin vert émeraude à coins, dos à nerfs orné de caissons et fleurons dorés, pièce de titre de maroquin framboise, couvertures conservées ( Reliure postérieure ). EDITION ORIGINALE. Bel exemplaire.
Terrail Paris 1992 In-4 ( 300 X 240 mm ) de 219 pages, broché sous couverture illustrée en couleurs. Illustrations en couleurs et en noir dans et hors-texte. Bel exemplaire.
Elanders Boktryckeri Aktiebolag Stockholm 1942 In-4 carré ( 305 X 240 mm ) de XX-179 pages, broché sous couverture imprimée. Illustration en couleurs contrecollée sur papier fort en frontispice, nombreuses illustrations dans le texte, 32 planches hors-texte et un plan dépliant. Contribution très importante sur le bouddhisme tibétain en Chine et le fonctionnement d'un monastère tibétain. EDITION ORIGINALE ( Tome 1 seul paru ). Très bel exemplaire.
Editions Du Borrego Le Mans 1992 In-8 ( 210 X 150 mm ) de 71 pages, broché. Très bel exemplaire.
Berlin, Christian Friedrich Voss, 1766. 8vo. An excellent copy in a late 19th century red half calf with five raised bands and gilt lettering to spine. Fore- and lower edge uncut. Upper edge coloured in red. Spine with a few scratches and a bit of wear. End-papers with annotations in pencil and remains of a removed book-plate. Internally in very nice condition, with light occassional brownspotting. (8), 298 pp.
First edition of Lessing’s landmark work in the history of art theory. In Laokoon, Lessing argues that each art form operates within its own distinct boundaries, that the principles of poetry cannot be applied to sculpture or painting, and vice versa. Lessing’s Laokoon was written as a response to Johann Winckelmann's ”Geschichte der Kunst des Alterthums” (1764). Lessing challenges Winckelmann’s interpretation of the famous Laocoon statue, arguing that Winckelmann portrays the figure’s suffering as too noble and composed - an expression suitable for poetry, but not for sculpture, whose medium cannot convey inner emotion in the same way. “Laokoon is perhaps Lessing’s best known work outside Germany, and it has had a world-wide influence. It takes its name from the famous statue discovered at Rome in the sixteenth century. It analyses the differences between the sculptor’s treatment of Laocoon wrestling with the serpents and Virgil’s treatment of the same theme, and from there goes on to discuss the limits and limitations of all the arts. It contains the first clear statement of the truth, which is now considered axiomatic, that every art is subject to limitations, and can achieve greatness only by a clear understanding of and self-restriction to its proper function. The most telling passages, and those which have borne most fruit, are those on poetry. Lessing knew more about this than about painting and sculpture, for which he was entirely dependent on Winckelmann (210). His exposition of the themes of Homer and Sophocles is especially effective, and he opened up a new prospect in the appreciation of Greek literature. Yet perhaps Lessing is best judged by the sum of his achievement. He was one of the principal figures in the Aufklärung, the emancipation of German literature from the narrow classicism of the French school. It was he, more than any other, who laid the foundations of the intellectual primacy of German writers and thinkers in the nineteenth century, a debt which they were not slow to acknowledge. Without attaching himself to any special philosophical school, he consistently opposed error and dogmatism, and in art, in poetry, in drama and in religion he provided new stimulation. In the words of Macaulay, he was ‘beyond all dispute the first critic of Europe’.” (PMM 213) PMM 213
Lessing G. E. Collection of Lessing Works. In Russian /Lessing G. E. Sobranie sochineniy Lessinga. Vol. 7 of St. Petersburg: Edition of the association of M. O. Wolf 1904. We have thousands of titles and often several copies of each title may be available. Please feel free to contact us for a detailed description of the copies available. The delivery of this book might be delayed beyond the usual timeframe due to extended processing and preparation before shipment, and faster shipping opSKUalbab066f7f6930d050
Lessing Gothold-Ephraim. Drama. In Russian /Lessing Gotkhold-Efraim. Dramy. Translations by M. Bamdas and V.Likhachev. General editing and comments by Y.Metallov. Introductory article by I. Altman. Illustrations and endings-etchings on M. Polyakovs tree. M.-L. Academia. 1937. 544 You are welcome to reach out to us for a detailed description of the copies currently available. Delivery of this book may take longer than usual including extended processing and pre-shipping time, no expedited shipping is available. Please advise us if you have a set date or a deadline to receive your order.SKUalb410d5d3fe1510fde
Lessing G. Drama. In Russian /Lessing G. Dramy. Series: Library of World Literature, 1972. You are welcome to reach out to us for a detailed description of the copies currently available. Delivery of this book may take longer than usual including extended processing and pre-shipping time, no expedited shipping is available. Please advise us if you have a set date or a deadline to receive your order.SKUalb3fe85364e1e8aa4a
Lessing G. Minn von Barihelm. Emilia Galotti. Laokoon In Russian /Lessing G. Minna fon Barikhelm. Emiliya Galotti. Laokoon To the Ukrainian Dnieper of 1976 with him. You are welcome to reach out to us for a detailed description of the copies currently available. Delivery of this book may take longer than usual including extended processing and pre-shipping time, no expedited shipping is available. Please advise us if you have a set date or a deadline to receive your order.SKUalb2cc4fb045c17fd88
Lessing H.E. Nathan the Sage. In Russian /Lessing G.E. Natan-Mudrets. A dramatic poem in five acts in a poem translation from German by V.S. Likhachev. With 34 illustrations. St. Petersburg, 1897. We have thousands of titles and often several copies of each title may be available. Please feel free to contact us for a detailed description of the copies available. The delivery of this book might be delayed beyond the usual timeframe due to extended processing and preparation before shipment, and faster shipping opSKUalb0439ee99b8c0d110
Lessing G. E. Emilia Galotti. In Russian /Lessing G. E. Emiliya Galotti. M. Art 1939. We have thousands of titles and often several copies of each title may be available. Please feel free to contact us for a detailed description of the copies available. The delivery of this book might be delayed beyond the usual timeframe due to extended processing and preparation before shipment, and faster shipping opSKUalb08a5953844db2253
Lessing G. E. Emilia Galotti. Tragedy in five acts. In Russian /Lessing G.E. Emiliya Galotti. Tragediya v pyati deystviyakh. World Dramatic Library series. Art. 1939. We have thousands of titles and often several copies of each title may be available. Please feel free to contact us for a detailed description of the copies available. The delivery of this book might be delayed beyond the usual timeframe due to extended processing and preparation before shipment, and faster shipping opSKUalb910a15ea99f3bed4
Lessing is a Hamburg playwright. In Russian /Lessing G.E. Gamburgskaya dramaturgiya. Article by V.R. Grib. Comments by Purishev. M.-L. Academia. 1936. We have thousands of titles and often several copies of each title may be available. Please feel free to contact us for a detailed description of the copies available. The delivery of this book might be delayed beyond the usual timeframe due to extended processing and preparation before shipment, and faster shipping opSKUalbd0249b8967e9a14c
Lessing Gothold-Ephraim. Drama. In Russian /Lessing Gotkhold-Efraim. Dramy. Translations by M.M. Bamdas and V.S. Likhachev. General editing and comments by Y.M.Metallov. Introductory article by I.Altman. M.-L. ACADEMIA 1937. xxxii, 544 p.We have thousands of titles and often several copies of each title may be available. Please feel free to contact us for a detailed description of the copies available.SKUalb061920b1512afe11.
Lessing G.E., Goethe I.V. 1.Natan the Sage, 2.Faust In Russian /Lessing G.E., Gete I.V. 1.Natan- Mudrets., 2.Faust St. Petersburg Isd.Kaspari 1900. 108s. We have thousands of titles and often several copies of each title may be available. Please feel free to contact us for a detailed description of the copies available. SKUalbdd02ee8ce0fdfbcc.
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Lessing G. Nathan the Wise. In Russian (ask us if in doubt)/Lessing G. Natan mudryy. Short description: In Russian (ask us if in doubt).SPB Marx 1897 402s. We have thousands of titles and often several copies of each title may be available. Please feel free to contact us for a detailed description of the copies available. SKUalb731f46d09eb002d7
Lessing H.E. Dramy.-Basney in prose. In Russian (ask us if in doubt)/Lessing G.E. Library of World Literature (BVL). Series 1. Literature of the Ancient East the Ancient World the Middle Ages the Renaissance the 17th and 18th Centuries Volume 54). SKUalbd8cef31b58ebc039.
Lessing G. E. Hamburg Drama. In Russian (ask us if in doubt)/Lessing G. E. Gamburgskaya dramaturgiya. Translation from German-I.P. Rassadin. M. Soldatenkov Edition. 1883. 2 and 8 and 503 and 20 s. We have thousands of titles and often several copies of each title may be available. Please feel free to contact us for a detailed description of the copies available. SKUalb97b9a5d517698dc0
A Paris, Junker, Durand, Couturier, 1785. 2 vol. in-8 de (6)-300-(2) pp. ; (4)-267-(1) pp., basane brune, dos lisse orné, pièces de titre et de tomaison en maroquin brun (reliure de l'époque).
Première édition française établie par François Cacault. Rare. « La Dramaturgie de M. Lessing est un ouvrage périodique, composé & publié feuille par feuille, pendant les années 1767 & 1768 qu'il était à Hambourg. Il avait été engagé à venir s'y fixer pour quelques temps, par une société de Citoyens distingués, qui avaient formé le projet de tirer le théâtre de leur ville de l'état de médiocrité où il se trouvait, & qui regardaient M. Lessing comme l'homme le plus capable de coopérer à l'exécution de leurs vues. (…) A cette fin il entreprit un Journal Critique, dans lequel il rendait compte chaque semaine des pièces tant originales que traduites, qui venaient d'être données, de ce qu'elles paraissaient avoir de bon ou de mauvais, et de la manière dont elles avaient été exécutées (…) » (Avertissement). Suivi de : Le Maître de pension, comédie en un acte de Lessing, première édition française.
Bln., Voss, 1767. Two nice, cont., uniform full calf w. five raised bands on backs, coloured title- and tome-labels and richly gilt backs. Traces of use, especially to the bands. Some gilding and part of title-label on vol. one worn off. Internally a bit of soiling, but a good copy on good paper. Old owner's name on t-p. (M. Harboe). Woodcut title-pages and vignettes.
First edition of Lessing's first collection of ""Lustspiele"", containing the first printing of ""Minna von Barnhelm"".Lessing (1729-1781) is the most important literary writer of the Age of German Enlightenment"" with him this period is fulfilled as well as overcome.""Minna von Barnhelm"" is one of Lessing's most important and successfull works and is considered one of the absolute best of his plays. ""Es war die erste deutsche Dramatische Dichtung, welche nicht gemacht, sondern erlebt war."" (Hettner, Geschichte der deutschen Literatur im 18. Jahrh., II: 310). Lessing himself wrote in a letter that should ""Minna of Barnhelm"" not turn out to be the very best of his plays, he would be very disappointed, and never have anything to do with the theatre again. "" ""Minna von Barnhelm"" ist unbedingt die vollendeste dichterische Leistung Lessings."" (Hettner, II: 310). Goethe also considered this work a masterpiece"" he found it the most sincere thing to have come out of the Seven Years War and a work of immense importance and impact. With this work we find the genres of drama and comedy fulfilled.""Nach ein paar Wanderjahren kehrte er nach Berlin zurück, wo 1766 un 1767 zwei seiner Meisterwerke erschienen: der ""Laokoon"" und das Lustspiel ""Minna von Barnhelm"". (Bücher die die Welt verändern, # 213). See PMM 213.Has belonged to Th.E. Petersen and M. Harboe.
A Paris, chez Junker, Durand, Couturier, 1785. 2 tomes en 1 vol. in-8 de (6)-300-(2) pp. ; (4)-267-(1) pp., demi-basane verte à petits coins de vélin, dos lisse orné (reliure de l'époque).
Première édition française établie par François Cacault. Rare. « La Dramaturgie de M. Lessing est un ouvrage périodique, composé & publié feuille par feuille, pendant les années 1767 & 1768 qu'il était à Hambourg. Il avait été engagé à venir s'y fixer pour quelques temps, par une société de Citoyens distingués, qui avaient formé le projet de tirer le théâtre de leur ville de l'état de médiocrité où il se trouvait, & qui regardaient M. Lessing comme l'homme le plus capable de coopérer à l'exécution de leurs vues. A cette fin il entreprit un Journal Critique, dans lequel il rendait compte chaque semaine des pièces tant originales que traduites, qui venaient d'être données, de ce qu'elles paraissaient avoir de bon ou de mauvais, et de la manière dont elles avaient été exécutées » (Avertissement). Suivi de : Le Maître de pension, comédie en un acte de Lessing, première édition française. Bel exemplaire.
Paris, Junker, Durand, Couturier, 1785, 2 tomes en 1 in-8 (21,5x14cm), 3ff.-300pp.-2ff./2ff.-267pp., brochage d’attente, étiquette au dos, non rogné. Manque au dos, mouillure sur les derniers feuillets, tache en marge sur 3 feuillets.
« La Dramaturgie, de Lessing, est le meilleur ouvrage de critique dramatique qu'ait produit le dix-huitième siècle » L. Crouslé (Dramaturgie de Hambourg, 1869) Édition originale française traduite par François Cacault, elle renferme les principaux articles de l'original, souvent refondus, abrégés et modifiés afin de rentre dans la ligne éditoriale, de 60 pièces dans l’originale allemande on passe à 15 œuvres. L’œuvre s’occupe de décrire les principes du théâtre dramatique à travers l’analyse critique de pièces antiques et modernes, françaises, anglaises et allemandes. Lessing y développe une réflexion esthétique fondée sur Aristote, tout en s’opposant aux rigidités du classicisme français hérité de Racine et de Voltaire. Il défend un théâtre plus naturel, plus sensible et plus proche de la vérité psychologique. En fin de la deuxième partie, une tragédie, publiée pour la première fois, de l’auteur Publiée à l’origine sous le titre de « Hamburgische Dramaturgie », cette série de textes fut rédigée entre 1767 et 1769 à l’occasion des activités du Théâtre national de Hambourg, première tentative de théâtre national allemand. L’ouvrage marque une étape décisive dans l’histoire de la critique dramatique européenne et dans l’émergence d’une dramaturgie allemande autonome. Gotthold Ephraim Lessing, écrivain, dramaturge et philosophe allemand des Lumières, est considéré comme l’un des fondateurs de la critique littéraire et dramatique moderne en Allemagne. La traduction de François Cacault, futur diplomate et collectionneur. Ch-2A
Lessing Gothold Ephraim Laokoon, or On the Limits of Painting and Poetry. In Russian /Lessing Gotkhold Efraim. Laokoon, ili O granitsakh zhivopisi i poezii. Ser: Monuments to the Worlds Aesthetic and Critical Thinking. You are welcome to reach out to us for a detailed description of the copies currently available. Delivery of this book may take longer than usual including extended processing and pre-shipping time, no expedited shipping is available. Please advise us if you have a set date or a deadline to receive your order.SKUalb64074ddfedb32af7