ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD SHYLOCK
After Shylock, the name of the heartless usurer in Shakespeare's The Merchant of Venice (1596).
10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «SHYLOCK»
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Shylock in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
Shylock and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Shylock: A Legend and Its Legacy
Looks at the influence of Shakespeare's Shylock, describes the character's evolution on the stage, and presents writing about him by Proust, James, T.S. Eliot, and others
Presents a selection of criticism on the character of Shylock, with a survey of excerpts and critical essays on one of Shakespeare's most controversial characters
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Shylock Is Shakespeare (Large Print 16pt)
What explains the strange and enduring force of this character, so unlike that of any other in Shakespeare's plays? Kenneth Gross posits that the figure of Shylock is so powerful because he is the voice of Shakespeare himself.
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Shylock: A Confession
This is a bold, inventive and energetic departure from his past novels, a meta-novel, and, like all of his writing, full of ideas, wit, humor and startling observation.
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Shylock's Children: Economics and Jewish Identity in Modern ...
"Shylock's Children "tells the story of Jewish perceptions of this economic difference and its effects on modern Jewish identity.
Derek Jonathan Penslar, 2001
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Shylock and the Jewish Question
In Shylock and the Jewish Question, Yaffe challenges the widespread assumption that Shakespeare is, in the final analysis, unfriendly to Jews.
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Shylock's Daughter: And, Other Small Chips from Great Gems ...
Shylock's Daughter:A new take on characters from Shakespeare¿s The Merchant of Venice.
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Shylock's Daughter: A Novel of Love in Venice
This ebook features an illustrated biography of Erica Jong including rare photos and never-before-seen documents from the author’s personal collection.
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The Golem, Methuselah, and
Shylock: Plays by Edward Einhorn
Edward Einhorn blends absurdist humor with philosophy in these critically acclaimed plays about legendary Jewish figures.
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Shylock of Venice: A Verse Play in Three Acts
Shylock of Venice follows Shakespeare's The merchant of Venice. In Shylock of Venice, Portia and her male and female companions are exposed as legal impostors and day-dreamers whose one year romantic marriages have collapsed.
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «SHYLOCK»
Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term
Shylock is used in the context of the following news items.
Connecting the Dots Between Greek Crisis, Argentina — and the …
That's right: the play about Shylock, the bloodthirsty Jewish moneylender. “No, don't laugh,” Kirchner tweeted the other day, in response to the predictable outcry. «Forward, Jul 15»
Argentina President Slammed for 'Shylock' Slur
“'The Merchant of Venice' — with its nefarious character Shylock — reinforces stereotypes of Jews and presents them as money-hungry, conniving and cruel, ... «Forward, Jul 15»
Cyber Thieves Used Shakespeare to Steal Millions. Then Police Hit …
What made Shylock so dangerous was the way it defied attempts to remove it, according to Adrian Nish, London-based head of cyberthreat intelligence at BAE ... «Bloomberg, Jun 15»
The Merchant of Venice review – Jonathan Pryce is a Shylock of …
Jonathan Pryce as Shylock in The Merchant of Venice at Shakespeare's Globe ... The key to Pryce's performance is its duality: this is a Shylock who clearly ... «The Guardian, May 15»
Palestinian actor cast to play Shylock in Shakespeare's 'Merchant of …
... Company's latest production of The Merchant of Venice are in for quite a surprise when they discover that the actor cast to play Shylock is a Palestinian. «Jerusalem Post Israel News, Mar 15»
RSC casts Palestinian actor as Shylock in The Merchant of Venice
Actors who have taken on the role include Patrick Stewart, who has said: "People gan up on you when you play Shylock. But what keeps you coming back to him ... «Telegraph.co.uk, Feb 15»
Kowalko criticized for use of 'shylocks' toward Markell
Gov. Jack Markell's rabbi is criticizing Rep. John Kowalko for using an anti-Semitic remark in reference to Markell, the only sitting Jewish governor in the United ... «The News Journal, Jan 15»
Quebec paper rapped for 'Shylock' jabs
... newspaper is getting flak for repeatedly using the term “Shylock” in an article ... New Shylocks,” and the reference also appeared several times in the article. «The Times of Israel, Jan 15»
Quebec newspaper hit for using 'Shylock'
MONTREAL (JTA) – A Quebec newspaper is getting flak for repeatedly using the term “Shylock” in an article on unscrupulous moneylenders. The headline in ... «Jewish Telegraphic Agency, Jan 15»
Jonathan Pryce to play Merchant of Venice's Shylock at Globe
Jonathan Pryce will play Shylock in the Shakespeare's Globe's upcoming production of The Merchant of Venice. The award-winning actor will take on the role of ... «BBC News, Jan 15»
