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 city of Malta during the 16th century and follows the life of Barabas, a wealthy Jewish merchant who is betrayed by the Christian governor of Malta and seeks revenge. The play explores themes of greed, power, religion, and revenge, and features a cast of colorful characters including a Turkish prince, a courtesan, and a group of friars. Marlowe's play is considered a classic of Elizabethan drama and has been adapted for stage and screen numerous times over the centuries. This edition of the play was published in 1810 and includes an introduction by the editor.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.