The Jew of Malta is a play written by Christopher Marlowe, first performed in 1592. The story is set during the late 16th century on the island of Malta, which was then under the control of the Knights of St. John. The play follows the character of Barabas, a wealthy Jewish merchant who is forced to convert to Christianity by the Governor of Malta in order to keep his wealth. Barabas seeks revenge against the Governor and other Christian characters who have wronged him, using cunning and manipulation to achieve his goals. ...
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The Jew of Malta is a play written by Christopher Marlowe, first performed in 1592. The story is set during the late 16th century on the island of Malta, which was then under the control of the Knights of St. John. The play follows the character of Barabas, a wealthy Jewish merchant who is forced to convert to Christianity by the Governor of Malta in order to keep his wealth. Barabas seeks revenge against the Governor and other Christian characters who have wronged him, using cunning and manipulation to achieve his goals. The play explores themes of greed, revenge, and religious conflict, and is known for its complex and morally ambiguous characters. The Jew of Malta is considered one of Marlowe's most controversial works, due to its portrayal of Jews and its use of violence and dark humor. It remains a popular and influential work in the canon of English Renaissance drama.BARABAS. Thus, like the sad-presaging raven, that tolls The sick man's passport in her hollow beak, (54) And in the shadow of the silent night Doth shake contagion from her sable wings, Vex'd and tormented runs poor Barabas With fatal curses towards these Christians.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work
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