Nathan the Wise; a dramatic poem in five acts by Gotthold Ephraim Lessing

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By Elizabeth Stewart Posted on Dec 25, 2025
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Lessing, Gotthold Ephraim, 1729-1781 Lessing, Gotthold Ephraim, 1729-1781
English
"Nathan the Wise; a dramatic poem in five acts" by Gotthold Ephraim Lessing is a play written in 1779. Set in Jerusalem during the Third Crusade, it brings together a wise Jewish merchant, a Muslim sultan, and a Christian Templar in an unexpected web of rescue, debt, and love. When Sultan Saladin tests Nathan's wisdom by asking which religion is tr...
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As secrets unfold about true identities and family connections, this fervent plea for religious tolerance explores whether different faiths can bridge their divides through friendship and humanity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
James Brown
3 months ago

After looking for this everywhere, the narrative structure is incredibly compelling and well-thought-out. Worth every second of your time.

William Mitchell
4 months ago

Having read this twice, the narrative structure is incredibly compelling and well-thought-out. Worth every second of your time.

Anthony Green
3 months ago

Once I started reading, the attention to historical detail adds a layer of realism that is rare. I learned so much from this.

Ethan Martin
1 month ago

For a digital edition, the narrative structure is incredibly compelling and well-thought-out. A true masterpiece of its kind.

Elizabeth Taylor
4 months ago

As someone who reads a lot, the narrative structure is incredibly compelling and well-thought-out. I couldn't put it down until the very end.

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