The Merchant of Venice is perhaps most associated not with its titular hero, Antonio, but with the complex figure of the money lender, Shylock. The play was described as a comedy in the First Folio but its modern audiences find it more problematic to categorise. The vilification of Shylock ‘the Jew’ can be very uncomfortable for a post-holocaust audience and debates continue as to whether Shakespeare’s portrayal of this complex man is sympathetic or anti-semitic.John Drakakis’ comprehensive introduction traces the stage history of the figure of the Jew and looks boldly at twenty-first century issues surrounding it. He also explores other themes of the play such as father/daughter relations, the power of money and the forceful character of Portia, to offer readers an energetic, original and revelatory reading of this challenging play.
William Shakespeare
Merchant Of Venice [PDF ebook]
Third Series
Merchant Of Venice [PDF ebook]
Third Series
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Langue Anglais ● Format PDF ● Pages 480 ● ISBN 9781408139202 ● Éditeur John Drakakis ● Maison d’édition Bloomsbury Publishing ● Publié 2014 ● Téléchargeable 3 fois ● Devise EUR ● ID 8338148 ● Protection contre la copie Adobe DRM
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