# The Jew of Malta

**Author:** Christopher Marlowe
**Tags:** Drama, Tragedies, Jews
**Price:** Free
**Formats:** DOCX, EPUB, FB2, PDF, TXT
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**Added:** 10.07.2026
**URL:** https://samolit.com/books/96514

## Description

In Christopher Marlowe's searing tragedy, The Jew of Malta, a tale of relentless revenge unfolds against the volatile backdrop of 16th-century Malta. Barabas, a fabulously wealthy Jewish merchant, finds his immense fortune confiscated by the island's Christian governor, Ferneze, to satisfy a debt to the Ottoman Turks. Stripped of his cherished gold and feeling deeply betrayed by the Christian community, Barabas embarks on a chilling campaign of vengeance. Employing Machiavellian cunning, he orchestrates a series of intricate and murderous plots, manipulating those around him—including his own daughter, Abigail, and his slave, Ithamore—in a relentless pursuit of retribution. As religious hypocrisy, insatiable greed, and racial tensions escalate, Barabas's schemes grow increasingly ruthless, leading to a cascade of deaths and ultimately, his own spectacular and ironic demise. Marlowe's controversial play explores the corrupting nature of power and the devastating consequences of unchecked vengeance.