The Jew Of Malta

The Jew Of Malta

Christopher Marlowe

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Double9 Books LLP
Año de edición:
2023
ISBN:
9789358592191
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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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