Voracious Children
| Author | : Carolyn Daniel |
| Publisher | : Taylor & Francis |
| Total Pages | : 278 |
| Release | : 2006 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9780415976428 |
| ISBN-13 | : 0415976421 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (421 Downloads) |
Download or read book Voracious Children written by Carolyn Daniel and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2006 with total page 278 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume is a collection of all-new original essays covering everything from feminist to postcolonial readings of the play as well as source queries and analyses of historical performances of the play. The Merchant of Venice is a collection of seventeen new essays that explore the concepts of anti-Semitism, the work of Christopher Marlowe, the politics of commerce and making the play palatable to a modern audience. The characters, Portia and Shylock, are examined in fascinating detail. With in-depth analyses of the text, the play in performance and individual characters, this book promises to be the essential resource on the play for all Shakespeare enthusiasts.
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