The Jew of Malta

Author:   Christopher Marlowe
Publisher:   Double 9 Books LLP
ISBN:  

9789358592191


Pages:   108
Publication Date:   07 January 2023
Format:   Paperback
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"The well-known drama ""The Jew of Malta"" was written by Christopher Marlowe, a well-known poet and playwright of the Elizabethan era. The tragedyomic drama explores political intrigue, religious strife, and avarice. The drama is set on the island of Malta and centers on the rich Jewish merchant Barabas. Due to his crafty and manipulative personality, Barabas is caught up in a web of lies and retaliation when the governor of Malta, Ferneze, seizes his money. Barabas schemes to reclaim his money and wreak havoc on his foes, propelled by his need for vengeance and sharp mind. The movie ""The Jew of Malta"" explores prejudice, religious hypocrisy, and the corrupting effects of authority. In Barabas, Marlowe challenges the audience's conception of virtue and evil by presenting a nuanced and ethically ambiguous protagonist. The conflict between religious groups and the effects of religious intolerance are other topics covered in the play. ""The Jew of Malta"" is a play written by Christopher Marlowe that is renowned for its fast-paced action, dark humor, and complex narrative. Even today, audiences are enthralled by the play's compelling characters, quotable language, and themes of treachery and retribution. ""The Jew of Malta"" is nevertheless regarded as a crucial piece of Elizabethan theater and a key addition to the canon of English literature despite its contentious representation of Jewish characters."

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Author:   Christopher Marlowe
Publisher:   Double 9 Books LLP
Imprint:   Double 9 Books LLP
Dimensions:   Width: 14.00cm , Height: 0.70cm , Length: 21.60cm
Weight:   0.162kg
ISBN:  

9789358592191


ISBN 10:   9358592192
Pages:   108
Publication Date:   07 January 2023
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In stock   Availability explained
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"English playwright, poet, and translator Christopher Marlowe (1564-1593) lived during the Elizabethan period. He was educated at the King's School and afterwards Cambridge University after being born in Canterbury, England. His plays, such as ""Tamburlaine the Great,"" ""Doctor Faustus,"" ""The Jew of Malta,"" and ""Edward II,"" were well-known and ground-breaking at the time they were written. Marlowe's writings often dealt with themes of power, politics, and religion. His literary style was distinguished by his use of blank verse. Marlowe mysteriously passed away at the age of 29 during a scuffle at a London pub in Deptford. Despite having a brief life and career, he made a big contribution to the growth of drama and English literature."

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