Shakespeare And The Jew (1921) - Gerald Friedlander - Bog

Shakespeare and the Jew is a book written by Gerald Friedlander and published in 1921. The book examines the portrayal of Jews in the works of William Shakespeare, including The Merchant of Venice and other plays. Friedlander argues that Shakespeare's treatment of Jews was complex and multifaceted, reflecting both contemporary attitudes towards Jews and the playwright's own views. The book explores the historical context of Shakespeare's plays, as well as the literary and cultural influences that shaped his portrayal of Jewish characters. Friedlander also examines the legacy of Shakespeare's portrayal of Jews in later literature and popular culture. Overall, Shakespeare and the Jew offers a nuanced and insightful analysis of one of the most controversial aspects of Shakespeare's work.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.