Laocoon
An essay upon the limits of painting and poetryBy Gotthold Ephraim Lessing
Length7h 40m
About this audiobook
In "Laocoon," Gotthold Ephraim Lessing offers a groundbreaking exploration of the interplay between the arts, particularly poetry and visual art, through the lens of a detailed analysis of the classical Laocoön statue. Lessing's literary style is marked by clarity and precision, employing philosophical argumentation to dissect the differences in expression between visual and verbal mediums. Set within the context of the Enlightenment, this work engages with aesthetic theory, challenging the conventions of the time and paving the way for modern critical thought by addressing how emotions and meaning are conveyed differently in art forms. Lessing, a luminary of German literature and a key figure in the advent of German Romanticism, drew inspiration from his diverse intellectual background that encompassed philosophy, theology, and art. His deep engagement with classical works, evident in his upbringing and education, led him to examine the emotional and representational capacities of art, contributing to his argument in "Laocoon" that art should cater to its inherent strengths rather than try to mimic other genres. This seminal text is highly recommended for anyone interested in the philosophy of art and the dynamics of cultural expression. Lessing's insights remain pertinent, making "Laocoon" an essential read for scholars, artists, and anyone intrigued by the fundamental questions of aesthetics.
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GenreLiterary Classics
Length7 hrs 40 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateMar 2, 2025
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1PREFACE.
46LAOCOON, BY JAMES SADOLET.
2I.
47Note 16, p. 45.
3II.
48Note 17, p. 51.
4III.
49Note 18, p. 51.
5IV.
50Note 19, p. 52.
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6V.
51Note 20, p. 53.
7VI.
52Note 21, p. 62.
8VII.
53Note 22, p. 62.
9VIII.
54Note 23, p. 64.
10IX.
55Note 24, p. 64.
11X.
56Note 25, p. 65.
12XI.
57Note 26, p. 65.
13XII.
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14XIII.
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15XIV.
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16XV.
61Note 30, p. 76.
17XVI.
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18XVII.
63Note 32, p. 80.
19XVIII.
64Note 33, p. 82.
20XIX.
65Note 34, p. 87.
21XX.
66Note 35, p. 88.
22XXI.
67Note 36, p. 89.
23XXII.
68Note 37, p. 108.
24XXIII.
69Note 38, p. 108.
25XXIV.
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26XXV.
71Note 40, p. 118.
27XXVI.
72Note 41, p. 122.
28XXVII.
73Note 42, p. 123.
29XXVIII.
74Note 43, p. 128.
30XXIX.
75Note 44, p. 131.
31Note 1, p. 8.
76Note 45, p. 131.
32Note 2, p. 9.
77Note 46, p. 132.
33Note 3, p. 11.
78Note 47, p. 132.
34Note 4, p. 12.
79Note 48, p. 132.
35Note 5, p. 14.
80Note 49, p. 143.
36Note 6, p. 15.
81Note 50, p. 145.
37Note 7, p. 24.
82Note 51, p. 162.
38Note 8, p. 34.
83Note 52, p. 166.
39Note 9, p. 35.
84Note 53, p. 177.
40Note 10, p. 36.
85Note 54, p. 179.
41Note 11, p. 37.
86Note 55, p. 182.
42Note 12, p. 39.
87Note 56, p. 186.
43Note 13, p. 40.
88Note 57, p. 192.
44Note 14, p. 42.
89INDEX.
45DE LAOCOONTIS STATUA JACOBI SADOLETI CARMEN.
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