The King's Jewry: A Play (1921)

By Halcott Glover

Book Overview

The King's Jewry: A Play is a dramatic work written by Halcott Glover and published in 1921. The play revolves around the story of a Jewish moneylender named Isaac, who is summoned by the King of England to lend him a large sum of money. However, the King is hesitant to repay the loan and instead decides to expel all the Jews from his kingdom. This decision leads to a series of conflicts and confrontations between the Jewish community and the King's court.The play explores themes of religious intolerance, discrimination, and the struggle for survival in a hostile environment. It portrays the Jewish community as a marginalized group that is constantly under threat from the dominant Christian society. The characters in the play are well-developed and their motivations and actions are driven by their beliefs and values.The King's Jewry: A Play is a thought-provoking work that challenges the reader to reflect on the issues of prejudice and discrimination that still exist in our society. It is a valuable addition to the canon of literature that deals with the experiences of minority groups and their struggle for equality and acceptance.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 110431228X
• ISBN13: 9781104312282
• Release Date: April 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 84 Pages
• Weight: 0.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 7.5" x 9.3"