This is a collection of plays by the German playwright and critic Gotthold Ephraim Lessing, translated into English by E. Bell. The plays included in the book represent some of Lessing's most important and influential works, and cover a wide variety of styles and themes. They include tragedies, comedies, and historical dramas, as well as works that explore philosophical and religious ideas. This is a must-read for anyone interested in European drama or the history of literature. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.