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A timeless drama about faith, mercy, and the power of human kindness set in medieval Jerusalem.
A classic tale that invites readers to see beyond creed to shared humanity.
Lessing’s dramatic poem follows Nathan the Wise, a wise Jewish merchant, as he navigates love, loyalty, and rival prejudices in a city shaped by Muslim, Christian, and Jewish cultures. The story weaves personal courage with a famous parable about rings that tests family, trust, and what it means to belong. This edition presents a stark, moving vision of tolerance and fellowship that remains deeply relevant today.
Within a world of danger and devotion, the characters’ choices illuminate the way (and the price) of choosing mercy over division. The text blends dramatic dialogue with moral questions, inviting readers to consider how faith, humanity, and reason can coexist.
- Explore a vivid setting in Jerusalem, where different faiths intersect and clash.
- Meet a cast of compelling figures, from Nathan’s generosity to Saladin’s leadership.
- Discover the famous rings parable and its message about trust, equality, and love.
Ideal for readers who seek thoughtful drama that prizes empathy, dialogue, and the quest for a just, peaceful world.
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Entrance-hall in nathan's house. Nathan returning from a journey. Daya coming to meet him. Daya.' 'tis he himself! Ftis Nathan - God be praised, For ever praised, that you have come at last!
Nathan Yes, Daya, God be praised! But why at last? Had I the wish to hasten my return 65 Could I have done so? ~for Jerusalem Is full two hundred miles from Babylon For one who is forced, as I have been, to turn Often to right and left upon the way; And gathering in old debts is not a task That's soon despatched.
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Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com
This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
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Excerpt from Nathan the Wise: A Dramatic Poem in Five Acts
Entrance-hall in nathan's house. Nathan returning from a journey. Daya coming to meet him.
Daya. 'tis he himself! 'tis Nathan - God be praised, For ever praised, that you have come at last!
About the Publisher
Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com
This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
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Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book, set in the tumultuous Middle Ages, is an exploration of the tangled relationship between faith and reason. The author presents a complex world of religious strife through the lens of Nathan, a wise and wealthy Jewish merchant, who, despite facing prejudice and oppression, advocates for tolerance and understanding. Through Nathan's interactions with a young Christian knight, a Muslim sultan, and his own daughter, who has been influenced by an encounter with an angelic figure, the book delves into profound questions of religious identity, humanity, and the search for divine truth. The author expertly weaves together themes of love, loss, and the struggle for reconciliation and acceptance, offering a timeless reflection on the human condition. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Nº de ref. del artículo: 9780243409198_0
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