ENGL 3063 - The Merchant of Venice in Historical Perspective

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University of Cincinnati-Main Campus

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Description:

This course examines William Shakespeare's The Merchant of Venice (c. 1596) in historical perspective. It explores the place of the Jews in premodern Christian European society and the backdrop against which Shakespeare composed his play. A close reading and in-depth study of the play serves as a vehicle for examining the social, economic, and political status of the Jews in the early modern period. Film versions of Merchant of Venice will be used to illustrate the play's iconic status in Western theatrical tradition and raise questions about the complexity of Jewish stereotypes, artistic representation, and historical reconstruction.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.uc.edu

Phone Number:

(513) 556-6000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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