An Essay On Shakespeare’s Character Of Shylock (1833)

“”An Essay On Shakespeares Character Of Shylock”” is a literary work written by George Farren in 1833. The book is a critical analysis of the character of Shylock, a Jewish moneylender, in William Shakespeare’s play “”The Merchant of Venice””. Farren delves into the historical context of the play and explores the portrayal of Jews in literature during Shakespeare’s time. He also examines the character of Shylock in detail, analyzing his motivations, actions, and dialogue. Farren argues that Shylock is not a one-dimensional villain, but a complex character with understandable grievances and a tragic fate. The book provides an insightful and thought-provoking interpretation of one of Shakespeare’s most controversial characters.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.