Der Freigeist
1755
Der Freigeist is a comedic play by Gotthold Ephraim Lessing, first published in 1755. The story follows Adrast, a freethinker, as he navigates friendship and romantic complications involving the young priest Theophan and two sisters, Juliane and Henriette. The play explores themes of individualism, morality, and the nature of friendship through witty dialogue and character interactions, reflecting the philosophical debates of the mid-18th century.
