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.
| Autorius: | William Shakespeare |
| Leidėjas: | Bloomsbury Academic |
| Išleidimo metai: | 2011 |
| ISBN-10: | 1903436818 |
| ISBN-13: | 9781903436813 |
| Formatas: | 193 x 130 x 26 mm. Knyga minkštu viršeliu |
| Kalba: | Anglų |
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