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Nathan the Wise: A Dramatic Poem in Five Acts is a dramatic poem set in Jerusalem during the Crusades, exploring themes of tolerance, religious diversity, and humanity. The story centers around a wise Jewish merchant and his adopted daughter. At the start, the merchant returns from a journey and learns from his servant that his house and daughter are safe after a near-fatal fire. The servant reveals that a young Templar rescued the daughter from the flames. The merchant, both relieved and troubled by the fact that a Christian knight saved his daughter, contemplates the moral and emotional consequences of this. Seeking to understand the implications, he plans to meet the Templar. This opening scene sets the tone for the play s exploration of friendship and wisdom across religious boundaries, highlighting the merchant s ability to bridge divides and confront prejudice. The story ultimately calls for the recognition of shared humanity and the rejection of intolerance, urging the characters and the audience to consider the common values that unite people despite their religious differences.

About the Author :
Gotthold Ephraim Lessing was a German philosopher, dramatist, publicist, and art critic whose work shaped the course of German literature during the Enlightenment. Born on January 22, 1729, in Kamenz, Germany, he was the son of Johann Gottfried Lessing and Justine Salome Feller. From an early age, he displayed a keen interest in learning, which eventually led him to study theology and medicine before fully turning to literature and philosophy. Lessing s writings, both creative and theoretical, pushed forward ideas of religious tolerance, intellectual freedom, and the importance of critical inquiry. Among his most influential works are his plays and essays, which challenged rigid dogmas and encouraged open-minded discourse. His admiration for figures like Aristotle, William Shakespeare, Johann Joachim Winckelmann, and Voltaire shaped his intellectual development. Lessing s career spanned roles as a playwright, critic, and philosopher, making him a central figure in the German Enlightenment. He had siblings, including Karl Gotthelf Lessing and Dorothea Salome Lessing, with whom he maintained connections throughout his life. Lessing died on February 15, 1781, in Lower Saxony, Germany, leaving behind a legacy of bold thinking and transformative contributions to art, literature, and philosophy.


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  • ISBN-13: 9789371469081
  • Publisher: Double 9 Books LLP
  • Publisher Imprint: Double 9 Books LLP
  • Language: English
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  • ISBN-10: 9371469080
  • Publisher Date: 08 May 2025
  • Binding: Paperback
  • No of Pages: 166
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