The Jew of Malta

“”The Jew of Malta”” is a play written by Christopher Marlowe, first performed in 1592. The story is set in the 16th century and follows the life of Barabas, a Jewish merchant living in Malta. The play explores themes of greed, revenge, and religious conflict, as Barabas seeks to protect his wealth and avenge those who have wronged him. As tensions rise between the Christian and Jewish communities, Barabas becomes embroiled in a web of deceit and betrayal, ultimately leading to his downfall. Marlowe’s play is known for its complex characters, intricate plot, and controversial portrayal of Jews, making it a significant work in the history of English literature.BARABAS. Thus, like the sad-presaging raven, that tolls The sick man’s passport in her hollow beak, (54) And in the shadow of the silent night Doth shake contagion from her sable wings, Vex’d and tormented runs poor Barabas With fatal curses towards these Christians.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.