Discover the intricate world of Christopher Marlowe's 'The Jew of Malta' through the 1st Norton Critical Edition, a meticulously crafted resource perfect for students and literature enthusiasts alike. This critical edition features the only authoritative 1633 quarto (Q) text, presenting modernized spelling alongside detailed annotations designed to enhance your understanding of this classic play. Dive deep into a thematically organized selection of contextual materials from the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries, covering important themes such as 'Theater and Marlowe,' 'Machiavelli and Mediterranean Identities,' and 'Ideas of the Jew.'

Furthermore, engage with twenty-eight insightful critical interpretations from three centuries, exploring performances of 'The Jew of Malta' and fresh scholarly perspectives on the text's cultural relevance. Complete with editorial prefaces, textual notes, six engaging illustrations, a comprehensive map, a chronology, and a handpicked bibliography, this edition is the ideal resource for navigating Marlowe’s complex narrative.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780393643350
Year: 2021
Publisher: W W Norton & Company
Pages: 576

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Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780393643350
Year: 2021
Publisher: W W Norton & Company
Pages: 576


Description:


This Norton Critical Edition includes:


The 1633 quarto (Q) text?the only authoritative version?with modernized spelling and detailed explanatory annotations.



An unusually rich selection of sixteenth- and seventeenth century contexts, thematically organized to promote classroom discussion. Topics include ?Theater and Marlowe,? ?Machiavelli and Mediterranean Identities,? and ?Ideas of the Jew.?



Twenty-eight critical interpretations spanning three centuries, including several considerations of The Jew of Malta in performance and new scholarly perspectives on text and culture.



Editorial prefaces and a Textual Notes section.



Six illustrations and one map.



A chronology and a selected bibliography.



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About the Series


Read by more than 12 million students over fifty-five years, Norton Critical Editions set the standard for apparatus that is right for undergraduate readers. The three-part format?annotated text, contexts, and criticism?helps students to better understand, analyze, and appreciate the literature, while opening a wide range of teaching possibilities for instructors. Whether in print or in digital format, Norton Critical Editions provide all the resources students need.