The Jew of Malta by Christopher Marlowe

(4 User reviews)   1219
By Betty Howard Posted on Jan 9, 2026
In Category - Regional Stories
Marlowe, Christopher, 1564-1593 Marlowe, Christopher, 1564-1593
English
"The Jew of Malta" by Christopher Marlowe is a play written in 1589 or 1590. It follows Barabas, a wealthy Jewish merchant in Malta who loses everything when the governor seizes his wealth to pay tribute to the Turks. Consumed by revenge, Barabas embarks on a murderous campaign of manipulation and betrayal that spirals into increasingly deadly sche...
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faiths, questioning whether any character—Christian, Jewish, or Muslim—truly lives by their professed principles. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Lisa Ramirez
5 months ago

If you enjoy this genre, the clarity of the writing makes this accessible to a wid audience. This deserves far more attention.

Elizabeth Adams
4 weeks ago

Once I started reading, the organization of topics is intuitive and reader-friendly. This felt rewarding to read.

Ethan Smith
1 week ago

I went into this with no expectations and the author's voice is distinct, making the complex topics easy to digest. A solid resource I will retunr to often.

Ethan Wilson
1 month ago

From a technical perspective, it manages to explain difficult concepts in plain English. It is definitely a 5-star read from me.

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