{"product_id":"nathan-the-wise-paperback-1","title":"Nathan the Wise - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eGotthold Ephraim Lessing\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eMichael Bloom\u003c\/b\u003e (Adapted by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBanned by the Nazis and then produced by dozens of German theatres following the end of World War II, NATHAN THE WISE is a timely and exuberant rebuke of prejudice and intolerance. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWritten in the Enlightenment Age and set in Jerusalem during the 12th century reign of Saladin, it features the first positive portrayal of a Muslim leader, a Jewish merchant who comes to his aid, and a Templar Knight in the midst of a change of heart. Its multicultural characters offer numerous opportunities for multi-ethnic casting. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMichael Bloom's contemporary adaptation is written in a colloquial style that blows the dust off this former costume drama. With surprising humor, this version underlines the influence of Shakespearean comedies and THE MERCHANT OF VENICE.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \"...quite wonderful...the script makes thoughtful, insightful commentaries about life, religion, and politics that are forever relevant...one of those productions you want to cheer during the curtain call.\" \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBroadway World\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \"An affectionate treatment of an 18th century tale...a plot that builds like a classical comedy...a pleasing fairy-tale quality...opens an illuminating window on Jerusalem's history...a serendipitous meeting ground such as the one NATHAN THE WISE offers arrives like a reassuring refreshment.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWashington Post\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \"Lively, humorous, and utterly relevant.\" \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMD Theatre Guide\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \"Enlightenment becomes delight in NATHAN THE WISE.\" \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDC Metro Theatre Guide\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 82\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.17 x 8.5 x 5.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 22, 2023\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47219300270329,"sku":"9780881459623","price":22.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0789\/2782\/3097\/files\/TEIwcWtsQ1BxR2RLeEhHK0c0R1J6dz09_3f10a639-e8c0-40d3-ad33-fc2350e0bc02.webp?v=1768165888","url":"https:\/\/bookscloud.io\/products\/nathan-the-wise-paperback-1","provider":"BooksCloud Book Dropshipping","version":"1.0","type":"link"}