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Nathan the Wise a dramatic poem in five acts

Nathan the Wise a dramatic poem in five acts

Lessing, Gotthold Ephraim

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Mystery & ThrillerGeneral Fiction

Publisher Price: $17.99

ISBN10: 9371469080
ISBN13: 9789371469081
Publisher: Double 9 Booksllp
Published: May 1 2025
Pages: 166
Weight: 0.44
Height: 0.38 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
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.

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