The Jew of Malta: A Critical Reader Contributor(s): Logan, Robert A. (Editor), Hiscock, Andrew (Editor), Hopkins, Lisa (Editor) |
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ISBN: 1441169393 ISBN-13: 9781441169396 Publisher: Arden Shakespeare OUR PRICE: $118.80 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: May 2013 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Literary Criticism | Drama - Drama | European - English, Irish, Scottish, Welsh |
Dewey: 822.3 |
LCCN: 2013375328 |
Series: Arden Early Modern Drama Guides |
Physical Information: 0.8" H x 5.2" W x 7.9" (1.05 lbs) 288 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: In this up-to-date critical guide to Christopher Marlowe's absorbing and controversial play, The Jew of Malta, leading Marlowe scholars explore key questions surrounding the text. What are we to make of Barabas, the villainous Jew, who maintains his alienation in a degenerate Christian culture? Can the play be categorized as a darkly cynical tragedy or, conversely, a series of comic book exaggerations meant to be taken as satire; or is it a groundbreaking mix of several perspectives? Are such uncertainties a major reason why has the play has continued to hold so much interest for readers and audiences alike? Including wide-ranging coverage of racial, religious, political, and ethical matters, the contributors present the best in contemporary thinking on the play. The book also suggests new critical directions, addressing untapped issues of theater and performance history and gender issues such as Barabas as a stage image of the homosexual alienated in society. A comprehensive guide to resources includes information on pedagogy, critical, web-based and production-related resources, a survey of editions and an annotated bibliography. |
Contributor Bio(s): Hiscock, Andrew: - Andrew Hiscock is Professor of English at Bangor University, UK. Hopkins, Lisa: - Lisa Hopkins is Professor of English at University of Sheffield Hallam. She has published numerous works on Shakespeare including her most recent work, Beginning Shakespeare (2005) and has written on film adaptations including Screening the Gothic. She is the Senior Editor of the online journal, Early Modern Literary Studies. |