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Which of these is a Lessing tragedy?

  • Emilia Galotti

  • Antigone

  • Oedipus Rex

  • Hamlet

Answer

Emilia Galotti is a Lessing tragedy. It is a classic example of the genre, exploring themes of love, honor, and social class. The play follows the story of Emilia Galotti, a young woman who is forced to choose between her love for a commoner and her duty to her family. The play ends tragically, with Emilia's death.
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