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Name: Nathan der Weise
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Author: Gotthold Ephraim Lessing

📘 Nathan der Weise by Gotthold Ephraim Lessing

Nathan der Weise, written by Gotthold Ephraim Lessing and first published in 1779, is a seminal German verse drama that explores religious tolerance during the Third Crusade. The play depicts the wise Jewish merchant Nathan, the enlightened sultan Saladin, and a Templar as they work to bridge gaps between Judaism, Islam, and Christianity after the 1187 fall of Jerusalem to Saladin. It emphasizes the value of inherited traditions, the dignity of human goodness and moral intelligence, and the importance of communication, self‑questioning, and openness to the good intentions of others.

First publish date: 1779

Genre: Literary Fiction/Classic Literature

Authors: Gotthold Ephraim Lessing

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