Based on Mendelssohn, Lessing, a close friend of Delson's, wrote the drama Nathan the Wise, in which the image of Jews changed from dirty and despicable to respected elders. The message of tolerance appeared in German society, and Jews responded immediately. The Jewish liberation movement, which lasted for more than 100 years, began. Jews on the edge of society are restricted by German laws and discriminated by society. The space for them to improve their status is extremely narrow, and the specific operation mode can only be "assimilation", thus forming the keynote of the Jewish liberation movement: actively identifying with the culture of the main nation and "re-educating" themselves. At the beginning of the assimilation movement, the reformists among Jews were optimistic, believing that this move was expected to integrate Jews into German society and get rid of the humiliating status of Jews.

About the author:

Lessing was born in a poor priest's family in Kamanz, a small town in Saxony, Germany. He studied hard since he was a child and had a strong thirst for knowledge. He was called "a horse that needs double feed" by the teacher. Lessing is a generalist in the history of German literature. He is good at literary criticism, aesthetic works and drama criticism, and also has a gift for literary creation. His plays and fables have a high position in the history of German literature. His theoretical works and creative practice have a clear goal, that is, to strive for the establishment of German national literature. Lessing's works include The Hamburg Drama Review, laocoon and Mina, etc. His masterpiece is Emiria Trotti, which is the first work with strong anti-feudal consciousness in the history of German literature. German hurricane theorist Herder once called Lessing a "gentleman" for this reason, and suggested that the title page of this script should be written with the words aimed at the feudal monarch: "Study hard and warn you!" Lessing was down and out all his life. Although he shouted for the living conditions of actors and playwrights, he had to take humble positions such as general secretary and duke's private librarian to make a living. Although he is poor, his life's creation has never catered to the needs of court nobles. Lessing occupies a particularly important position in the history of world culture and German culture, and is known as a world-class master of enlightenment as well as Voltaire.

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