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Lessing's reputation and success grew continuously in the late 19th century. In 1890, he was accepted into the
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is a German icon of the author, as one critic put it, "seated and staring into the distance with a bemused and thoughtful look". Many buildings with his works were severely damaged in World War II and several were later demolished, such as former
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