The Shylock Play
by Julia Pascal

Name: The Shylock Play
Brand: Julia Pascal
SKU: 9781840028126
Rating: 3.78 (187071 reviews)

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Highlights

British

What readers are saying

Readers appreciate the complexity and depth of characters in this play, particularly Shylock, who evokes a mix of sympathy and disdain. Many find the exploration of themes such as anti-Semitism and justice thought-provoking, even if the play's classification as a comedy is debated. Overall, it is seen as a compelling work that challenges perceptions of morality and societal norms.

Complex character development Thought-provoking themes Engaging narrative Rich historical context Debated classification as a comedy

Synopsis

When Warsaw Ghetto-escapee Sarah visits the Venice Ghetto she happens to witness a group of actors staging a dress rehearsal of The Merchant of Venice, upon this chance encounter Sarah is confronted by the terrible story of 'The Jew' which touches her own life.

Through this emotive and provocative play Julia Pascal re-works Shakespeare's controversial text, transposing the fervent theme of anti-Semitism raised by the bard, playing it out in a contemporary setting

Challenging the portrayal of 'The Jew' that for many years has dominated society's attitudes towards the Jewish people, Pascal ambitiously places her own text within Shakespeare's classic, producing a thoroughly thought-provoking and original work.

Themes Antisemitism--Drama Antisemitism Jews--Social conditions Jews--Identity Jews--Identity--Drama Jews--Italy--Venice--Social conditions--Drama PR6066.A745 S594 2008