Nathan the Wise

Nathan The Wise is a play written by Gotthold Ephraim Lessing in 1779, which has been translated into English by John Fiske. The play is set in Jerusalem during the Third Crusade and follows the story of Nathan, a Jewish merchant, and his interactions with a Christian knight, a Muslim sultan, and his daughter, Recha. Nathan is known for his wisdom and is asked to help settle a dispute between the Christian and Muslim leaders. Throughout the play, Nathan uses his wisdom to challenge religious intolerance and promote the idea of universal brotherhood. The play explores themes of religious tolerance, forgiveness, and the power of wisdom. It is a classic work of German literature and is considered a masterpiece of the Enlightenment era. Fiske's translation of Nathan The Wise is highly regarded for its accuracy and readability, making this important work of literature accessible to English-speaking audiences.THIS 28 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Unseen World and other Essays, by John Fiske. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766104249.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.