The Famous Historical Tragedy Of The Rich Jew Of Malta (1810)

The Famous Historical Tragedy Of The Rich Jew Of Malta is a play written by Christopher Marlowe and published in 1810. The play is set in the 16th century and revolves around the character of Barabas, a wealthy Jewish merchant living in Malta. Barabas is portrayed as a cunning and ruthless character who uses his wealth and influence to manipulate those around him for his own gain.The play explores themes of greed, revenge, and betrayal as Barabas seeks to exact revenge on those who have wronged him. He is particularly focused on the Christian governor of Malta, who has seized his wealth and forced him to convert to Christianity. Barabas plots a series of intricate schemes to regain his wealth and exact revenge on those who have wronged him.The play is known for its vivid characters and dramatic plot twists, as well as its exploration of religious and cultural tensions in 16th century Europe. It has been adapted for the stage and screen numerous times and is considered a classic of English literature.As It Was Acted Before The King And Queen In His Majesty�������s Theater, At Whitehall.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.