The Famous Tragedy of the Rich Jew of Malta

<p>Set in Malta a European island off the coast of Italy <i>The Famous Tragedy of the Rich Jew of Malta</i> by Christopher Marlowe follows a rich Jewish merchant Barabas who enjoys the privileges that his wealth allows. When the governor of Malta Ferneze summons Barabas to his office Barabas is intrigued and complies immediately. However when the governor tells Barabas of a deal he is keeping with the Turks Barabas is appalled. Ferneze demands that Barabas gives up half of his wealth in order to help the government pay tribute to the Turks but the merchant refuses to cooperate protesting the injustice. Filled with anger Ferneze then decides to seize all of Barabas' assets including his home. Unable to dispute the decision Barabas leaves to begin plotting his revenge. First he is determined to recover the treasure he has hidden around his home which Ferneze turned into a convent to mock Barabas' own religious beliefs. After his plan to steal back some of the hidden fortune in his house is successful Barabas begins to enact his revenge. Using his daughter as a pawn Barabas promises to marry her to two men. As Barabas continues his cunning scheme to harm Ferneze a chain of tragedies ensues involving manipulation murder and even the threat of war. </p><p> Christopher Marlowe's <i>The Famous Tragedy of the Rich Jew of Malta</i> was an immediate success following its first performance in 1592. Compelled by the drama characterization and the complex themes of religion class capitalism and prejudice audiences have been invested in Marlowe's tragedy for centuries. </p><p>This edition of <i>The Famous Tragedy of the Rich Jew of Malta</i> by Christopher Marlowe is now presented in an easy-to-read font and features a striking new cover decision creating an accessible reading experience. With these accommodations <i>The Famous Tragedy of the Rich Jew of Malta</i> is restored to modern standards while the original genius and vivid imagery of Marlowe's work is preserved. </p> <p>Since our inception in 2020 <b>Mint Editions</b> has kept sustainability and innovation at the forefront of our mission. Each and every Mint Edition title gets a fresh professionally typeset manuscript and a dazzling new cover all while maintaining the integrity of the original book.</p> <p>With thousands of titles in our collection we aim to spotlight diverse public domain works to help them find modern audiences. Mint Editions celebrates a breadth of literary works curated from both canonical and overlooked classics from writers around the globe.</p>