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Francis Talfourd [1853], Shylock or, the Merchant of Venice preserved. An entirely new reading of Shakespeare, From an edition hitherto undiscoved by modern authorities, and which it is hoped may be received as the stray leaves of a Jerusalem Hearty-Joke. By Francis Talfourd (Thomas Hailes Lacy [etc.], London) [word count] [S39500]. To look up a word in a dictionary, select the word with your mouse and press 'd' on your keyboard.
Note return to page 1 Talfourd's punning travesty of THE MERCHANT OF VENICE, which amused even Queen Victoria, was first published in 1849, but later expanded to include further topical jokes against contemporary actors, including Charles Kean, the decor of whose 1858 production was mimicked when the travesty was revived in 1860.
Note return to page 2 *&stellam;Some portions of this Extravaganza are omitted in representation. Permission for the performance of Shylock must be obtained prior to performance, letters addressed to Mr. Talfourd, care of the publisher, will meet with immediate attention
Francis Talfourd [1853], Shylock or, the Merchant of Venice preserved. An entirely new reading of Shakespeare, From an edition hitherto undiscoved by modern authorities, and which it is hoped may be received as the stray leaves of a Jerusalem Hearty-Joke. By Francis Talfourd (Thomas Hailes Lacy [etc.], London) [word count] [S39500]. |
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