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Nathan the Wise (original German title: Nathan der Weise) is a play published by Gotthold Ephraim Lessing in 1779. It is a fervent plea for religious tolerance. Its performance was forbidden by the church during Lessing’s lifetime; it was first performed in 1783 in Berlin.

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author
Gotthold Ephraim Lessing
character in play
Nathan Saladin Young Templar Patriarch Monk Recha Sittah Al-Hafi
original language
German language
premiere date
1783-04-14
premiere place
Berlin
premiere year
1783-01-01T00:00:00+02:00
setting of play
Jerusalem ca. 1192

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