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The Jew of Malta by Christopher Marlowe, H. Havelock Ellis

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bolognio108's review against another edition

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fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? No
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

1.5

casparb's review against another edition

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o good lord

Yeah this is just one of the best black comedies of the era that's how I'm taking it. Kit hits it as per & I especially enjoy his Friarly pair who are -- -

FRIAR JACOMO: Why, what has he done?
FRIAR BERNADINE: A thing that makes me tremble to unfold.
FJ: What, has he crucified a child?
FB: No

Again I'll emphasise that this is a black comedy it's not A Midsummer Night's Dream.
I leave this with the impeccable French accent from Barabas.

BELLAMIRA: A French musician! -Come, let's hear your skill.
BARABAS: Must tuna my lute for sound, twang, twang, first.

friendofmarlowe's review against another edition

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now what

caenerys's review against another edition

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2.0

I dont really remember this much. I don't remember it being bad, I don't remember it being great. Is it an important read? Not really. Will it waste your time though? Also no.

avgastright's review against another edition

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2.5

Getting through this was simultaneously a fever dream and also the most head-ache inducing shit storm of my young life. After Doctor Faustus I expected more, Christopher :(.