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Case Studies in Censorship: Censoring 'The Merchant of Venice.'

Authors :
Gray, Richard A.
Source :
Reference Services Review. 1991 19(3):55-70.
Publication Year :
1991

Abstract

Reviews censorship of "The Merchant of Venice," which has been based on its portrayal of the Jewish character Shylock. Background information is followed by an annotated bibliography which includes 15 citations dealing with Shylock, 22 citations to articles that address the censorship of the play, and 64 works of literature that have been censored throughout history. (LRW)

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0090-7324
Volume :
19
Issue :
3
Database :
ERIC
Journal :
Reference Services Review
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
EJ431567
Document Type :
Journal Articles<br />Opinion Papers<br />Reference Materials - Bibliographies