Nathan The Wise by Gotthold Ephraim Lessing

Nathan The Wise

Gotthold Ephraim Lessing

240 pages • first pub 1779 (editions)

fiction classics play reflective medium-paced

Description

One of the most frequently performed and widely read comedies of the eighteenth century, Gotthold Ephraim Lessing's "Nathan the Wise (1779) combines rich characterization with an engaging plot. Set in Muslim-ruled Jerusalem at the time of the Crus...

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Community Reviews Summary of 396 reviews

Moods

reflective 76%
informative 32%
inspiring 26%
challenging 24%
emotional 13%
hopeful 9%
tense 9%
adventurous 5%
mysterious 5%
relaxing 4%
funny 2%

Pace

slow 45%
medium 41%
fast 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 40% | A mix: 34% | Plot: 22% | N/A: 2%

Strong character development?

Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 15%

Loveable characters?

No: 47% | It's complicated: 35% | Yes: 11% | N/A: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 8% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 42% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

2.94

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