Shylock Is My Name

Heritage. The contribution of Howard Jacobson to the Hogarth Shakespeare Series is a contemporary take on The Merchant of Venice titled, Shylock Is My Name. Filled with wit and humor, Jacobson explores the issue of living as a Jew in the world today. Shylock’s conversations with his dead wife, Leah, are a highpoint in this book. His conversations with art collector Simon Strulovitch are philosophical and interesting. Rating: Three-star (It’s ok) Click here to purchase Shylock Is My Name from amazon.com.