The Jew of Malta
Geraldine McCaughrean
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Paperback. One of the best-known works by the hugely influential English Renaissance dramatist Christopher Marlowe. The Introduction discusses the significance of this brilliant and major work, with detailed commentary provided for meanings of difficult words, lines, and references. Editor(s): Smith, Peter. Series: Drama Classics S. Num Pages: 125 pages. BIC Classification: DD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (UA) A / AS level; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 160 x 109 x 8. Weight in Grams: 108.
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Christopher Marlowe's The Jew of Malta is a drama of religious conflict, intrigue, and revenge, set on the island of Malta and taking place against a backdrop of the struggle for supremacy between Spain and the Ottoman Empire in the Mediterranean.
The payments made by Malta to the Turks have fallen in arrears, and the Governor decrees that the entire sum should be paid by the Jews, or they will be forced to accept Christianity. When Barabas objects to this, his goods are seized and his house ... Read more
This edition of The Jew of Malta, in the Nick Hern Books Drama Classics series, is edited and introduced by Peter J. Smith.
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Publisher
Nick Hern Books United Kingdom
Number of pages
125
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1994
Series
Drama Classics
Condition
New
Number of Pages
128
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781854591999
SKU
V9781854591999
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Ref
99-50
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