Originally published in 1961, this book is a study of the ways actors since the time of Shakespeare have portrayed the character of Shylock. A pioneering work in the study of performance history as well as in the portrayal of Jews in English literature. Specifically it studies Charles Macklin, Edmund Kean, Edwin Booth, Henry Irving and more recent performers.
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Originally published in 1961, this book is a study of the ways actors since the time of Shakespeare have portrayed the character of Shylock. A pioneering work in the study of performance history as well as in the portrayal of Jews in English literature. Specifically it studies Charles Macklin, Edmund Kean, Edwin Booth, Henry Irving and more recent performers.
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Seller's Description:
1961. Routledge & Kegan Paul. First. Hard Cover. Book-VG, gilt titles on spine, red boards, some notation. 8.5x5.5. 149pp. Frontis, 6 b/w plates. Ex-libris-Westfield College.
Publisher:
The Press of Western Reserve University
Published:
1960
Language:
English
Alibris ID:
17732652389
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Seller's Description:
Good in Good jacket. F6-DJ is mylar protected. DJ has wrinkling and crease on the edges and corners, label on the spine, scattered rubbing, inside flaps adhered to the fixed endpaper, discoloration, and shelf wear otherwise good. Book has rubbing and wear on the cover edges, bumped on some corners, library stamping on the top with fading, title page, dedication page with label, and front endpapers with four labels and cardholder adhered, tape stain on the top and bottom of the loose endpapers, light discoloration and shelf wear otherwise good.
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NF in VG jacket. Not ex-lib. Hardcover in reddish-brown cloth with stamped titles and figure to front, in blue and white illlustrated jacket, small 8vo. 149pp. Index, bibliography, footnotes throughout. Illustrations. VG/VG. Book has moderate spine slant/cocking with no effect on strong binding; else fine: clean, sharp cloth and stamping; bright, unmarked pages. Jacket has 1/2" long x 1/2" deep triangular chip upper front edge near hinge; 5/8" closed tear (internally taped) mid upper front edge; light abrasion to spine ends with slight sunning to background of spine; central wraps clean and bright with very strong front color. Jacket in Brodart.
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Very Good+ in Very Good+, Not Price Clipped jacket. Book Minor wear; otherwise a solid, clean copy with no marking or underlining; collectible condition; illustrated with photographs and reproductions of actors portraying Shylock on stage; dust jacket is protected by a mylar cover.
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Early 1961 Routledge Hardcover edition** Hardcover copy is in good, solid, conditiion, DJ has wear/tearing, cool cover art, unmarked text, a good earlier printing. Hardcover copy is in good, solid condition, DJ has some wear, tearing, unmarked text, first blank page may have inscription, a good copy. We take great pride in accurately describing the condition of our books and media, ship within 48 hours, and offer a 100% money back guarantee. Customers purchasing more than one item from us may be entitled to a shipping discount.
