Shapiro, James

Shakespeare and the Jews

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ISBN 13:: 9780231178679
author:: Shapiro, James
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Columbia University Press
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2016
Pages:: 320
Dimensions:: 6.00(w) x 8.80(h) x 0.80(d)
Genre:: Social Organisations Textbook
Condition:: New
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Shakespeare and the Jews explores the portrayal of Jewish people in Elizabethan England, challenging readers to consider the cultural insecurities of the time. James Shapiro delves into accounts of Christians masquerading as Jews and fantasies of settling foreign Jews in Ireland, shedding light on Shakespeare's depiction of Shylock in The Merchant of Venice.

In a new preface, Shapiro reflects upon what he has learned about intolerance since the book's initial publication, offering fresh insights into the significance of Jewish questions during this period. This thought-provoking analysis invites readers to engage with the cultural and historical context that shaped Shakespeare's works.

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