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 in 1592. The story is set in the Mediterranean island of Malta, which is under the rule of the Ottoman Empire. The play follows the story of Barabas, a wealthy Jewish merchant who is forced to convert to Christianity in order to save his life. However, Barabas is not content with his new faith and seeks revenge against those who have wronged him. He manipulates and schemes his way through the play, ultimately leading to a tragic ending. The play explores themes of greed, betrayal, and religious conflict. Marlowe's play is regarded as a masterpiece of Elizabethan drama and has been adapted for the stage and screen numerous times. This 1810 edition of the play includes an introduction by the editor and additional notes on the historical context of the play.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.