Shylock Must Die
- 192 pages
- 7 hours of reading
New collection of stories inspired by The Merchant of Venice.
Clive Sinclair is a British author whose works are characterized by a deep insight into the human psyche and social strata. His style is often described as penetrating and evocative, exploring themes of identity, memory, and human relationships with extraordinary sensitivity. Sinclair masterfully weaves complex narratives that draw readers into richly depicted worlds, prompting reflection on their own existence. His writing is valued for its literary skill and ability to capture the essence of modern life.



New collection of stories inspired by The Merchant of Venice.
Clive Sinclair's first collection of stories won the Somerset Maugham Award.His second was short-listed for the inaugural Dylan Thomas Award.His third won both the PEN Silver Pen, and the Jewish Quarterly Award for fiction.This is his fourth.The new stories range from New Orleans and Texas to Peru and Venice.Their subjects are loss, the fear of loss, and love, most especially that between husbands and wives, fathers and sons.Their cast includes the quick and the dead, the real and the Davy Crockett, Kinky Friedman, Captain Haddock, Princess Diana, and Shylock.They are as cruel as life, and as funny.