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

The Jew of Malta

Christopher Marlowe, H. Havelock Ellis

80 pages • first pub 1589 (editions)

fiction classics play challenging dark reflective medium-paced

Description

The spirit of Machiavelli presides over The Jew of Malta, in which the title character relentlessly plots to maintain and extend his political influence and wealth. A paragon of remorseless evil, Barabas befriends and betrays the Turkish invaders ...

Read more

Community Reviews Summary of 334 reviews

Moods

dark 77%
tense 55%
challenging 33%
adventurous 11%
funny 11%
informative 11%
reflective 11%
sad 11%

Pace

fast 70%
medium 30%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 44% | Character: 33% | Plot: 22%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 20%

Loveable characters?

No: 60% | It's complicated: 40%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 50% | No: 40% | It's complicated: 10%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 60% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 10%

Average rating

3.25

See all reviews...

Content Warnings

Submitted by users as part of their reviews

Expand filter menu View summary

See all...