A fascinating biography of one of the greatest playwrights of the German Enlightenment, this book offers a rich and nuanced portrait of J.M.R. Lenz and his life and work. Featuring extensive archival research and original insights, it sheds new light on the cultural and intellectual history of 18th-century Germany. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we...