Nathan The Wise

by John Fiske

Book Overview

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,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 142534402X
• ISBN13: 9781425344023
• Release Date: December 2005
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.29 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.3" x 11.0"