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| merchant of venice play in simple english: The Merchant of Venice William Shakespeare, 1900 |
| merchant of venice play in simple english: The Merchant of Venice William Shakespeare, 1917 |
| merchant of venice play in simple english: Sonnets and Poems William Shakespeare, 1905 |
| merchant of venice play in simple english: The Merry Devil William Shakespeare, 2020-09-28 Your silence and attention, worthy friends, That your free spirits may with more pleasing sense Relish the life of this our active scene: To which intent, to calm this murmuring breath, We ring this round with our invoking spells; If that your listning ears be yet prepard To entertain the subject of our play, Lend us your patience. Tis Peter Fabell, a renowned Scholler, Whose fame hath still been hitherto forgot By all the writers of this latter age. In Middle-sex his birth and his abode, Not full seven mile from this great famous City, That, for his fame in sleights and magicke won, Was calde the merry Friend of Emonton. If any here make doubt of such a name, In Edmonton yet fresh unto this day, Fixt in the wall of that old antient Church, His monument remayneth to be seen; His memory yet in the mouths of men, That whilst he lived he could deceive the Devill. Imagine now that whilst he is retirde From Cambridge back unto his native home, Suppose the silent, sable visagde night Casts her black curtain over all the World; And whilst he sleeps within his silent bed, Toiled with the studies of the passed day, The very time and hour wherein that spirit That many years attended his command, And often times twixt Cambridge and that town Had in a minute borne him through the air, By composition twixt the fiend and him, Comes now to claim the Scholler for his due. |
| merchant of venice play in simple english: A Routledge Literary Sourcebook on William Shakespeare's The Merchant of Venice S. P. Cerasano, 2004 This student friendly book draws together text, context, criticism and performance history to provide an integrated view of one of the most dazzling works of the early modern theatre. |
| merchant of venice play in simple english: The Cambridge Companion to Shakespeare and Race Ayanna Thompson, 2021-02-25 The Cambridge Companion to Shakespeare and Race shows teachers and students how and why Shakespeare and race are inseparable. Moving well beyond Othello, the collection invites the reader to understand racialized discourses, rhetoric, and performances in all of Shakespeare's plays, including the comedies and histories. Race is presented through an intersectional approach with chapters that focus on the concepts of sexuality, lineage, nationality, and globalization. The collection helps students to grapple with the unique role performance plays in constructions of race by Shakespeare (and in Shakespearean performances), considering both historical and contemporary actors and directors. The Cambridge Companion to Shakespeare and Race will be the first book that truly frames Shakespeare studies and early modern race studies for a non-specialist, student audience. |
| merchant of venice play in simple english: Der Kaufmann Von Venedig William Shakespeare, 1928 The Merchant of Venice is one of Shakespeare's most beautiful plays and, conversely, his ugliest. |
| merchant of venice play in simple english: A Midsummer Night's Dream William Shakespeare, 1877 |
| merchant of venice play in simple english: The Merchant of Venice (Collins Classics) William Shakespeare, 2013-09-12 HarperCollins is proud to present its incredible range of best-loved, essential classics. |
| merchant of venice play in simple english: Shakespeare's Politics Allan Bloom, Harry V. Jaffa, 1964 Taking the classical view that the political shapes man's consciousness, Allan Bloom considers Shakespeare as a profoundly political Renaissance dramatist. He aims to recover Shakespeare's ideas and beliefs and to make his work once again a recognized source for the serious study of moral and political problems. In essays looking at Julius Caesar, Othello, and The Merchant of Venice, Bloom shows how Shakespeare presents a picture of man that does not assume privileged access for only literary criticism. With this claim, he argues that political philosophy offers a comprehensive framework within which the problems of the Shakespearean heroes can be viewed. In short, he argues that Shakespeare was an eminently political author. Also included is an essay by Harry V. Jaffa on the limits of politics in King Lear. A very good book indeed . . . one which can be recommended to all who are interested in Shakespeare. --G. P. V. Akrigg This series of essays reminded me of the scope and depth of Shakespeare's original vision. One is left with the impression that Shakespeare really had figured out the answers to some important questions many of us no longer even know to ask.-Peter A. Thiel, CEO, PayPal, Wall Street Journal Allan Bloom was the John U. Nef Distinguished Service Professor on the Committee on Social Thought and the co-director of the John M. Olin Center for Inquiry into the Theory and Practice of Democracy at the University of Chicago. Harry V. Jaffa is professor emeritus at Claremont McKenna College and Claremont Graduate School. |
| merchant of venice play in simple english: The Merchant of Venice Andrew Matthews, 2012-01-05 Over two million Shakespeare Shorts sold! Discover the world of Shakespeare with this collection of brilliant stories - perfect for readers of all ages. In Venice, the merchant Antonio borrows money so his friend can woo a beautiful lady. He agrees that if he doesn't repay Shylock the moneylender, Shylock can take a pound of his flesh. When Antonio's ships sink and he loses his fortune, Shylock insists on the gruesome payment... A dramatic retelling of this classic Shakespeare story. |
| merchant of venice play in simple english: Mother to Mother Sindiwe Magona, 2022-08-23 A searing novel, told in letter form, that explores the South African legacy of apartheid through the lens of a woman whose Black son has just murdered a white woman Mother to Mother is a novel with depth, at once an emotional plea for compassion and understanding, and a sharp look at the impacts of colonialism and apartheid on South African families. Inspired by the true story of Fulbright scholar Amy Biehl's murder, the book takes the form of a letter to the victim’s mother. The murderer’s mother, Mandisa, speaks of a life marked by oppression and injustice. Through her writing, Mandisa reveals a colonized society that not only allowed but perpetuated violence against women and impoverished Black South Africans under the reign of apartheid. This book is not an apology for the murder but rather something more. It seeks to connect, through empathy and storytelling, one pained mother with another who is grief-stricken and in mourning. A beautifully written exploration of the society that bred such violence, Mother to Mother will resonate with readers interested in understanding and ending racial injustice, as well as the lasting colonial foundations of oppression. |
| merchant of venice play in simple english: Death in Venice Thomas Mann, 2017-07-04 One of the most famous literary works of the 20th century, the novella “Death in Venice” embodies themes that preoccupied Thomas Mann (1875–1955) in much of his work; the duality of art and life, the presence of death and disintegration in the midst of existence, the connection between love and suffering, and the conflict between the artist and his inner self. Mann’s handling of these concerns in this story of a middle-aged German writer, torn by his passion for a Polish youth met on holiday in Venice, resulted in a work of great psychological intensity and tragic power. |
| merchant of venice play in simple english: The Jew of Malta Christopher Marlowe, 2021-07-25T00:10:50Z Christopher Marlowe wrote The Jew of Malta at the height of his career, and it remained popular until England’s theaters were closed by Parliament in 1642. Many have critiqued it for its portrayal of Elizabethan antisemitism, but others argue that Marlowe criticizes Judaism, Islam, and Christianity equally for their hypocrisy. This antisemitism debate continues on to Shakespeare’s The Merchant of Venice, which was written about ten years later and which some consider to be directly influenced by The Jew of Malta. The play focuses on a wealthy Jewish merchant named Barabas who lives on the island of Malta. When the island’s governor strips Barabas of all his wealth in order to pay off the invading Turks, Barabas plots and schemes to get his revenge, killing all who get in his way and ultimately pitting Spanish Christians against Ottoman Muslims in an attempt to punish them all. Scholars dispute the authorship of the play, with some suggesting that the last half was written by a different author. Though the play is known to have been performed as early as 1594, the earliest surviving print edition is from 1633, which includes a prologue and epilogue written by another playwright for a planned revival. This book is part of the Standard Ebooks project, which produces free public domain ebooks. |
| merchant of venice play in simple english: Leon Garfield's Shakespeare Stories Leon Garfield, 2015-11-03 Introduce kids ages 10+ to 21 of Shakespeare’s most memorable plays—including Hamlet, Macbeth, Twelfth Night, and A Midsummer Night’s Dream “ . . . will lay the groundwork for many a future enchanted evening at the theater.” —Wall Street Journal How to introduce children to Shakespeare, not just to the stories behind the plays but to the richness of Shakespeare’s language and the depth of his characters: That’s the challenge that Leon Garfield, no slouch as a wordsmith himself, sets out to meet in his monumental and utterly absorbing Shakespeare Stories. Here, 21 of the Bard’s plays are refashioned into stories that are true to the wit, the humor, the wisdom, the sublime heights, the terrifying depths, and above all the poetry of their great originals. Included: • Twelfth Night • King Lear • The Tempest • The Merchant of Venice • The Taming of the Shrew • King Richard the Second • King Henry IV, Part One • Hamlet • Romeo and Juliet • Othello • A Midsummer Night’s Dream • Macbeth • Much Ado About Nothing • Julius Caesar • Antony and Cleopatra • Measure for Measure • As You Like It • Cymbeline • King Richard the Third • The Comedy of Errors • The Winter’s Tale Throughout, Garfield skillfully weaves in Shakespeare’s own words, accustoming young readers to language and lines that might at first seem forbiddingly unfamiliar. Leon Garfield’s Shakespeare Stories is an essential distillation—a truly Shakespearean tribute to Shakespeare’s genius and a delight for children and parents alike. |
| merchant of venice play in simple english: Long Walk to Freedom Nelson Mandela, 2008-03-11 Essential reading for anyone who wants to understand history – and then go out and change it. –President Barack Obama Nelson Mandela was one of the great moral and political leaders of his time: an international hero whose lifelong dedication to the fight against racial oppression in South Africa won him the Nobel Peace Prize and the presidency of his country. After his triumphant release in 1990 from more than a quarter-century of imprisonment, Mandela was at the center of the most compelling and inspiring political drama in the world. As president of the African National Congress and head of South Africa's antiapartheid movement, he was instrumental in moving the nation toward multiracial government and majority rule. He is still revered everywhere as a vital force in the fight for human rights and racial equality. Long Walk to Freedom is his moving and exhilarating autobiography, destined to take its place among the finest memoirs of history's greatest figures. Here for the first time, Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela told the extraordinary story of his life -- an epic of struggle, setback, renewed hope, and ultimate triumph. The book that inspired the major motion picture Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom. |
| merchant of venice play in simple english: Shakespeare . Sparknotes Editors, 2002-10 SparkChartsTMcreated by Harvard students for students everywhereserve as study companions and reference tools thatcover a wide range of college and graduate school subjects, including Business, Computer Programming, Medicine, Law, Foreign Language, Humanities, and Science. Titles like How to Study, Microsoft Word for Windows, Microsoft Powerpoint for Windows, and HTML give you what it takes to find success in school and beyond. Outlines and summaries cover key points, while diagrams and tables make difficult concepts easier to digest.This four-page chart includes one-paragraph summaries that highlight the major characters and plot points of all of Shakespeare's plays, as well as A Lover's Complaint, The Rape of Lucrece, and Venus and Adonis. |
| merchant of venice play in simple english: New Readings of The Merchant of Venice Horacio Sierra, 2013 Each essay in this book is supported by a strong basis in traditional close reading practices. The contributing scholars then buttress such work with the theoretical or pedagogical frameworks that reflect their particular area of expertise. |
| merchant of venice play in simple english: Shylock John Gross, 1994-01-04 Shylock, the cunning moneylender in Shakespeare's The Merchant of Venice, is one of the great familiar figures of the world of drama. He is also one of the most controversial characters ever conceived. Photos. |
| merchant of venice play in simple english: Hamlet in Plain and Simple English (A Modern Translation and the Original Version) BookCaps, William Shakespeare, 2012 Hamlet is arguably one of the greatest plays ever written; it has been staged countless times, adapted into movies, and inspired thousands of artist--but let's face it..if you don't understand it, then you are not alone. If you have struggled in the past reading Shakespeare, then BookCaps can help you out. This book is a modern translation of Hamlet. The original text is also presented in the book, along with a comparable version of both text. We all need refreshers every now and then. Whether you are a student trying to cram for that big final, or someone just trying to understand a book more, BookCaps can help. We are a small, but growing company, and are adding titles every month. This book was last updated 2/18/12. |
| merchant of venice play in simple english: Blood Relations Janet Adelman, 2010-11-12 In Blood Relations' Janet Adelman confronts her resistance to The Merchant of Venice as both a critic and a Jew. With her distinctive psychological acumen' she argues that Shakespeares play frames the uneasy relationship between Christian and Jew specifically in familial terms in order to recapitulate the vexed familial relationship between Christianity and Judaism. Adelman locates the promise - threat - of Jewish conversion as a particular site of tension in the play. Drawing on a variety of cultural materials' she demonstrates that' despite the triumph of its Christians' The Merchant of Venice reflects Christian anxiety and guilt about its simultaneous dependence on and disavowal of Judaism. In this startling psycho - theological analysis' both the insistence that Shylocks daughter Jessica remain racially bound to her father after her conversion and the depiction of Shylock as a bloody - minded monster are understood as antidotes to Christian uneasiness about a Judaism it can neither own nor disown. In taking seriously the religious discourse of The Merchant of Venice' Adelman offers in Blood Relations an indispensable book on the play and on the fascinating question of Jews and Judaism in Renaissance England and beyond. |
| merchant of venice play in simple english: Shakespeare Seen Stuart Sillars, 2018-12-20 This wide-ranging study traces the forces that drove the production and interpretation of visual images of Shakespeare's plays. Covering a rich chronological terrain, from the beginning of the eighteenth century to the midpoint of the nineteenth, Stuart Sillars offers a multidisciplinary, nuanced approach to reading Shakespeare in relation to image, history, text, book history, print culture and performance. The volume begins by relating the production imagery of Shakespeare's plays to other visual forms and their social frames, before discussing the design and operation of illustrated editions and the 'performance readings' they offer, and analysing the practical and theoretical foundations of easel paintings. Close readings of The Comedy of Errors, King Lear, the Roman plays, The Merchant of Venice and Othello provide detailed insight into how the plays have been represented visually, and are accompanied by numerous illustrations and a beautiful colour plate section. |
| merchant of venice play in simple english: Romeo and Juliet In Plain and Simple English William Shakespeare, 2013-12-09 Romeo and Juliet is one of the greatest plays ever written--but let's face it..if you don't understand it, then you are not alone. If you have struggled in the past reading Shakespeare, then we can help you out. Our books and apps have been used and trusted by millions of students worldwide. Plain and Simple English books, let you see both the original and the modern text (modern text is underneath in italics)--so you can enjoy Shakespeare, but have help if you get stuck on a passage. |
| merchant of venice play in simple english: CliffsComplete The Merchant of Venice William Shakespeare, 2000-05-09 In the CliffsComplete guides, the novel's complete text and a glossary appear side-by-side with coordinating numbered lines to help you understand unusual words and phrasing. You'll also find all the commentary and resources of a standard CliffsNotes for Literature. CliffsComplete The Merchant of Venice offers insight and information into a work that's rich both dramatically and thematically. Every generation since Shakespeare's time has been able to identify with some thematic aspect of the play. Discover what happens to a young merchant who cannot repay a debt to a vindictive money lender; meet the menacing Shylock, one of the most vivid and memorable characters in Shakespeare's works — and save valuable studying time — all at once. Enhance your reading of The Merchant of Venice with these additional features: A summary and insightful commentary for each act Bibliography and historical background on the author, William Shakespeare A look at Early Modern English intellect, religion, politics, and society Coverage of Shakespeare's source and the play's performance history A character map that graphically illustrates the relationships among the characters Review questions, a quiz, discussion guide, and activity ideas A Resource Center full of books, articles, films, and Web sites Streamline your literature study with all-in-one help from CliffsComplete guides! |
| merchant of venice play in simple english: Manga Shakespeare: The Merchant of Venice William Shakespeare, 2011-03-01 In sixteenth-century Venice, when a merchant must default on a large loan from an abused Jewish moneylender for a friend with romantic ambitions, the bitterly vengeful creditor demands a gruesome payment instead. Presented in comic book format. |
| merchant of venice play in simple english: The Story Of The Merchant Of Venice Alice Spencer Hoffman, William Shakespeare, 2023-07-18 Alice Spencer Hoffman's adaptation of Shakespeare's classic play, The Merchant of Venice, takes readers on a journey through love, betrayal, and greed. Hoffman's lively prose and clever storytelling bring the story to life, making it accessible to readers of all ages and backgrounds. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant. |
| merchant of venice play in simple english: The Ridiculously Simple Guide to Using Google for Business Scott La Counte, 2019-09-01 Google has changed the way businesses do work. If you are considering switching to using Google Apps and Chromebooks at your office, then this book will be your crash course! It covers how Chromebook work, getting started with Google Analytics, and the most popular Google Apps (Docs, Sheets, and Slides) This book is not endorsed by Alphabet, Inc. and should be considered unofficial. |
| merchant of venice play in simple english: The Annotated Shakespeare William Shakespeare, 1978 In this authoritative three-volume annotated edition, A. L. Rowse, the noted Elizabethan scholar, sets forth his extraordinary knowledge of William Shakespeare and his time. All Shakespeare's plays and poems are included. His comedies (Volume I), histories, sonnets and other poems (Volume II), and tragedies and romances (Volume III) are photographically reproduced from the highly praised Globe edition of 1904. Dr. Rowse has written a biography of Shakespeare, introductions to each volume and each play, as well as supervised the annotations and the selection of the 4,200 illustrations. The introductions to the volumes describe the evolution of Shakespeare's art, his approach to comedy and tragedy, his themes and poetic impulse. The introductions to the plays place each in the perspective of the entire range of his work and his milieu. The annotations elucidate not only Shakespeare's language, but the biographical, historical, topical, literary, and symbolic aspects of the plays and poems themselves. The great merit of the annotations is that they help the reader, the actor, the producer, the student to understand and appreciate better the plays of Shakespeare, and to get new meaning and insight from them. The 4,200 illustrations make this also an incomparable visual edition of Shakespeare. They show actual scenes of the plays in photographs as well as in paintings by Delacroix, Gainsborough, Blake, and others, and pictures of historic figures such as Henry VI, Henry IV, and famous Shakespearean performers from the earliest days to the present. In addition, these volumes include set and costume designs, prints, facsimiles of title pages of first editions, and many other pertinent reproductions. -Publisher. |
| merchant of venice play in simple english: London's Triumph Stephen Alford, 2017-04-27 'Consistently illuminating ... Like all the best stories, it is about the timeless tides of power and influence ... trade deals can sometimes be sexy, thrilling and epic' Sinclair McKay, Spectator Life in Europe was fundamentally changed in the 16th century by the astonishing discoveries of the New World and of direct sea routes to Asia. To start with England was hardly involved and London remained a gloomy, introverted medieval city. But as the century progressed something extraordinary happened. Stephen Alford's evocative, original and fascinating new book uses the same skills that made his widely praised The Watchers so successful, bringing to life the network of merchants, visionaries, crooks and sailors who changed London forever. In a sudden explosion of energy English ships were suddenly found all over the world - trading with Russia and the Levant, exploring Virginia and the Arctic, and fanning out across the Indian Ocean. London's Triumph is above all about the people who made this possible - the families, the guild members, the money-men who were willing to risk huge sums and sometimes their own lives in pursuit of the rare, exotic and desirable. Their ambitions fuelled a new view of the world - initiating a long era of trade and empire, the consequences of which we still live with today. |
| merchant of venice play in simple english: The Merchant of Venice William Shakespeare, 1966 New Shakespeare, long since out-of-print, is now reissued. Each work contains a lengthy and lively introduction, main text, and substantial notes and glossary. |
| merchant of venice play in simple english: The Ridiculously Simple Guide to Google Analytics Scott La Counte, 2019-08-22 If you have a website, then you have probably already heard all about rate, exit rate, organic search traffic, and more. They’re nice words, but how do you use them to understand your visitors and get more? Google Analytics is a powerful resource that can tell you the smallest details about your visitor traffic, but if you are asking yourself what it means or why it even matters, then you’re like most businesses. Analytics is so data heavy that you can be easily overwhelmed and lost. If you are new to Analytics, or even have used it a few times, then this guide will help you understand what’s in front of your eyes. It won’t get into the weeds with professional tips better suited for professional marketers. It also won’t go into detail about advanced Analytics elements—the keyword here is Basics! The goal is to get you started quickly. Ready to get started? Let’s go! |
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| merchant of venice play in simple english: Macbeth William Shakespeare, 2025-03-28 Experience the power of Macbeth, William Shakespeare's gripping tragedy of ambition and its devastating consequences. This meticulously prepared edition presents the enduring story of kings, power, and the supernatural forces that drive one man to commit unspeakable acts. A cornerstone of English literature and a perennial favorite on stage and screen, Macbeth explores timeless themes of guilt, fate, and the corrupting influence of unchecked desire. Immerse yourself in Shakespeare's masterful language and compelling drama, as the Scottish play unfolds with unforgettable intensity. This classic work continues to resonate with audiences of all ages, offering profound insights into the human condition. Perfect for students, theater enthusiasts, and anyone seeking a timeless tale of ambition and downfall. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant. |
| merchant of venice play in simple english: Romeo and Juliet William Shakespeare, 1973 The tragedy of Romeo and juliet - the greatest love story ever. |
| merchant of venice play in simple english: Merchant of Venice+cd Collective, 2017-03-08 Human interest Bassanio wants to impress Portia but he doesn't have enough money to do so. He turns for help to Antonio, who is forced to borrow from Shylock, a Jewish moneylender. When Antonio's business starts going badly, repayment becomes impossible and Shylock is allowed to demand a pound of the merchant's flesh. |
| merchant of venice play in simple english: Plain English with which is Incorporated the Academy Lord Alfred Bruce Douglas, 1920 |
| merchant of venice play in simple english: Memorandum on the Teaching of English Assistant Masters' Association, 1923 |
| merchant of venice play in simple english: गूगल एनालिटिक्स के लिए ... ... के Scott La Counte, 2019-09-16 यदि आपके पास एक वेबसाइट है, तो आपने शायद पहले से ही रेट, एग्जिट रेट, आर्गेनिक सर्च ट्रैफ़िक और बहुत कुछ के बारे में सुना होगा। वे अच्छे शब्द हैं, लेकिन आप अपने विसिटर्स को समझने और अधिक प्राप्त करने के लिए उनका उपयोग कैसे करते हैं? गूगल एनालिटिक्स एक शक्तिशाली रिसोर्स है जो आपको आपके विजिटर ट्रैफ़िक के बारे में सबसे छोटी डिटेल्स दे सकता है, लेकिन यदि आप स्वयं से पूछ रहे हैं कि इसका क्या अर्थ है या यह क्यों मायने रखता है, तो आप अधिकांश व्यवसायों की तरह हैं। एनालिटिक्स इतना भारी तथ्य है कि आप आसानी से अभिभूत हो सकते या खो सकते हैं। यदि आप एनालिटिक्स में नए हैं, या यहां तक कि कुछ बार इसका उपयोग कर चुके हैं, तो यह मार्गदर्शिका आपको यह समझने में मदद करेगी कि आपकी आंखों के सामने क्या है। यह पेशेवर विपणक के लिए बेहतर पेशेवर युक्तियों के साथ मातम में नहीं आया। यह उन्नत एनालिटिक्सतत्वों के बारे में भी विस्तार से नहीं बताएगा - यह मूल बातें है! जल्दी से शुरू करना ही आपका लक्ष्य है। एनालिटिक्स उन तथ्य को सरल शब्दों में तोड़ देगा जिन्हें आप वास्तव में समझ सकते हैं, इसलिए अगली बार जब आप एनालिटिक्स खोलें, या अपनी मार्केटिंग टीम से बात करें कि वे क्या देख रहे हैं, तो आप सही प्रश्न पूछ पाएंगे। आरंभ करने के लिए तैयार हैं? चलिए चलते हैं! |
| merchant of venice play in simple english: Masculinity, Anti-Semitism and Early Modern English Literature Matthew Biberman, 2017-03-02 Offering a profound re-assessment of the conceptual, rhetorical, and cultural intersections among sexuality, race and religion in English Renaissance texts, this study argues that antisemitism is a by-product of tensions between received Classical conceptions of masculinity and Christianity's strident critique of that ideal. Utilizing works by Shakespeare, Milton, Marlowe and others, Biberman illustrates how modern antisemitism develops as a way to stigmatize hypermasculine behavior, thus facilitating the transformation of the culture's gender ideal from knight to businessman. Subsequently, the function of antisemitism changes, becoming instead the mark of effeminate behavior. Consequently, the central antisemitic image changes from Jew-Devil to Jew-Sissy. Biberman traces this shift's repercussions, both in renaissance culture and what followed it. He also contends that as a result of this linkage between Jewishness and the limits of masculine behavior, the image of the Jewish woman remains especially unstable. In concluding, Biberman argues that the Gothic resurrects the Jew-Devil (bequeathing it to the Nazis), and that the horror genre is often a rewriting of Renaissance discourse about Jews. In the course of making this larger argument, Biberman introduces a series of more limited claims that challenge the conventional wisdom within the field of literary studies. First, Biberman overturns the assumption that Jewishness and femininity are always associated in the cultural imagination of Western Europe. Second, Biberman provides the historical context needed to understand the emergence of the stereotype of the pathological Jewish woman. Third, Biberman revises the incorrect notion that divorce was not practiced in Renaissance England. Fourth, Biberman argues for the novel claim that serial monogamy in Western culture is a practice understood to possess a Jewish taint. Fifth, Biberman contributes a major advance in scholarship devoted to T. S. Eliot, illustrating how Eliot's famous critical argument against Milton is an expression of his antisemitism, and a coherent compliment to the antisemitic touches in his poetry. Sixth, in his discussion of Gothic literature, Biberman introduces novel readings of Frankenstein and Dracula, persuasively arguing that Mary Shelley's monster bears the mark of the Jew according to modern antisemitic discourse; and that, in Stoker, both the vampire and the vampire-killer represent Jews executing a scenario of self-policing that was realized in the ghettos and the concentration camps. Biberman's final contribution in this study is to provide a definition for postmodern antisemitism and to apply it to various contemporary incidents, including September 11th and the Arab-Israeli conflict. |
| merchant of venice play in simple english: A Popular Manual of English Literature Maude Gillette Phillips, 1885 |
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La Crescent Branch - Merchants Bank
Speak with one of our local representatives at the La Crescent branch, located at 316 Main Street, La Crescent, MN 55947.
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Whether you’re starting a family, managing a business or nearing retirement, Merchants Bank has solutions to fit your individual situation. Proudly serving Minnesota and Wisconsin.
Merchants Bank in Eau Claire, WI - Merchants Bank
Speak with one of our local representatives at Merchants Bank in Eau Claire, located at 2728 Mall Drive, Eau Claire, WI 54701.
Locations & Hours - Merchants Bank
Find the nearest Merchants Bank branch address and hours or ATM to you, and stop by to open an account, or talk with our local bankers. Proudly serving MN and WI.
Online and Mobile Banking - Merchants Bank
Banking made even more convenient with Merchants Bank Personal Online & Mobile Banking services. Securely login and access your account information 24/7, get credit alerts, make …
Contact Us - Merchants Bank
Click or tap the message icon to start a real-time chat with our Customer Engagement Team during support hours. Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Hastings Branch - Merchants Bank
Speak with one of our local representatives at the Hastings branch, located at 1525 Vermillion Street, Hastings, MN 55033.
Business - Merchants Bank
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The Merchants Bank logo possesses a streamlined, forward and rhythmic motion which conveys the message that Merchants Bank is a strong organization with an eye on the future.
