Christopher Marlowe The Jew of Malta (Paperback) Arden Early Modern Drama-image

Christopher Marlowe The Jew of Malta (Paperback) Arden Early Modern Drama

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Subject: General, Jewish Series: Arden Early Modern Drama Ser. Publication Year: 2021 EAN: 9781904271758 Publication Name: Jew of Malta Release Year: 2021 Item Length: 7.8 in Country of Origin: GB Item Width: 5.2 in Format: Trade Paperback Language: English Item Height: 0.7 in Release Date: 08/12/2021 gtin13: 9781904271758 Book Title: The Jew of Malta Contributor: William H. Sherman (Edited by) Author: Christopher Marlowe Type: Textbook Genre: Literary Criticism ISBN-10: 1904271758 Number of Pages: 344 Pages Subject Area: Drama, History Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA Item Weight: 13 Oz ISBN: 9781904271758

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Further Details Title: The Jew of Malta Condition: New Author: Christopher Marlowe Contributor: Chloe Preedy (Edited by), William H. Sherman (Edited by) Format: Paperback ISBN-10: 1904271758 EAN: 9781904271758 ISBN: 9781904271758 Publisher: The Arden Shakespeare Genre: Literary Criticism Release Date: 08/12/2021 Description: The Jew of Malta , written around 1590, can present a challenge for modern audiences. Hugely popular in its day, the play swings wildly and rapidly in genre, from pointed satire, to bloody revenge tragedy, to melodramatic intrigue, to dark farce and grotesque comedy. Although set in the Mediterranean island of Malta, the play evokes contemporary Elizabethan social tensions, especially the highly charged issue of London's much-resented community of resident merchant foreigners. Barabas, the enormously wealthy Jew of the play's title, appears initially victimized by Malta's Christian Governor, who quotes scripture to support the demand that Jews cede their wealth to pay Malta's tribute to the Turks. When he protests, Barabas is deprived of his wealth, his means of livelihood, and his house, which is converted to a nunnery. In response to this hypocritical extortion, Barabas launches a horrific (and sometimes hilarious) course of violence that goes well beyond revenge, using murderous tactics that include everything from deadly soup to poisoned flowers. The play's sometimes complex treatment of anti-Semitism and its relationship to Shakespeare's Merchant of Venice remain matters of continuing scholarly reflection. This new edition is expertly edited with an accompanying introduction that addresses issues of performance, cultural and historical context, interpretation and the key themes explored by the play. Arden Early Modern Drama editions offer the best in contemporary scholarship, providing a wealth of helpful and incisive commentary and guiding the reader to a deeper understanding and appreciation of the play. This edition provides: A clear and authoritative text Detailed on-page commentary notes A comprehensive, illustrated introduction to the play’s historical, cultural and performance contexts A bibliography of references and further reading Language: English Country/Region of Manufacture: GB Item Height: 198mm Item Length: 129mm Item Width: 22mm Item Weight: 364g Series: Arden Early Modern Drama Release Year: 2021 Missing Information? Please contact us if any details are missing and where possible we will add the information to our listing.

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