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by Gotthold Ephraim Lessing (Author), Edward Kemp (Translator) "NATHAN, in a travelling dress, DAYA meeting him ..." (more)
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  • Paperback: 96 pages
  • Publisher: Nick Hern Books; New edition edition (11 Jun 2003)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 1854597655
  • ISBN-13: 978-1854597656
  • Product Dimensions: 19.8 x 12.6 x 0.6 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 249,673 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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"'An engrossing revival of a serious classic' Daily Mail 'New prose translation by Edward Kemp, lucid, colloquial and witty' The Times. 'Edward Kemp's terrific translation balances German gravitas with a comic deftness' FT 'A striking... mix of ethical preaching and comedy - with notable echoes of The Merchant of Venice... this multicultural tale is certainly relevant to our time' Independent on Sunday."

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London revival for this surprise hit from Chichester on the topical theme of religious tolerance. Opens at Hampstead Theatre in September 2005 - starring Michael Pennington, Jerusalem, 1192. An uneasy stalemate exists between the Muslim forces of Saladin and the western Crusaders. Caught in the middle, the Jews. All sides respect Nathan for his wisdom and his wealth. But in a war-zone no one is secure. Banned by the Nazis, Lessing's 18th-century masterpiece is a passionate plea for religious tolerance, first seen in this version at Chichester Festival Theatre in 2003, unanimously well reviewed.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Be tolerant, Be wise, 20 Jun 2007
This play is amongst my favourite books as it has a very clear way of expressing it's message to the reader. I enjoy reading this book very much, even when I read it the first time, which must have been a couple of years ago, as I do now.
At that time my interests were not lying in religion and I was blaming it for the main problem's in our current society, however through Nathan der Weise I learned to understood the importance of tolerance regardless of whatever faith or background, which is especially conveyed at the end of the story.
Furthermore the ring parabel is one of the most beautiful way of answering the questions of religion.
Although this book is based on the abrahamic religions, I believe that it sets a very good example of tolerance required amongst each other and religion due to the twist in the story. In addition I was looking for a present for a friend of mine and although luckily it was the cheapest choice, it was the best translation I encountered, as such I would advice the translation of Ronald Schechter rather than the other ones. The prices have increased since my initial review though.
All in all a very great book.
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