Lessing's Nathan The Wise (1901) - Softcover

Lessing, Gotthold Ephraim

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1120636043 ISBN 13: 9781120636041

Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, 2009

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Lessing's Nathan The Wise is a play that was first published in 1779. It is set in Jerusalem during the time of the Crusades and tells the story of a Jewish merchant named Nathan who is asked by the Muslim sultan Saladin to answer the question of which religion is the true one. Nathan responds with a parable that emphasizes the importance of tolerance and respect for all religions. The play explores themes of religious and cultural tolerance, the nature of God, and the relationship between Jews, Christians, and Muslims. It is considered a masterpiece of German Enlightenment literature and has been widely studied and performed. This edition of the play, translated into English by William Taylor, was first published in 1901.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.

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Gotthold Ephraim Lessing was a German philosopher, dramatist, publicist, and art critic whose work shaped the course of German literature during the Enlightenment. Born on January 22, 1729, in Kamenz, Germany, he was the son of Johann Gottfried Lessing and Justine Salome Feller. From an early age, he displayed a keen interest in learning, which eventually led him to study theology and medicine before fully turning to literature and philosophy. Lessing s writings, both creative and theoretical, pushed forward ideas of religious tolerance, intellectual freedom, and the importance of critical inquiry. Among his most influential works are his plays and essays, which challenged rigid dogmas and encouraged open-minded discourse. His admiration for figures like Aristotle, William Shakespeare, Johann Joachim Winckelmann, and Voltaire shaped his intellectual development. Lessing s career spanned roles as a playwright, critic, and philosopher, making him a central figure in the German Enlightenment. He had siblings, including Karl Gotthelf Lessing and Dorothea Salome Lessing, with whom he maintained connections throughout his life. Lessing died on February 15, 1781, in Lower Saxony, Germany, leaving behind a legacy of bold thinking and transformative contributions to art, literature, and philosophy.

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• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2009
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 10: 1120636043
• ISBN 13: 9781120636041
• Einband: Taschenbuch
• Anzahl der Seiten: 176
• Herausgeber: Bell Ernest
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