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Nathan the Wise a dramatic poem in five acts

By Lessing, Gotthold Ephraim

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Nathan the Wise a dramatic poem in five acts

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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.
Product details
Binding:
Paperback
Number of Pages:
166
Release Date:
2025-05-01
Publication Date:
2025-05-01
Publisher:
Double 9 Books
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN10:
9371469080
ISBN13:
9789371469081
Weight:
218 g
Height:
140 cm
Width:
216 cm
Thickness:
9 cm
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