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Shylock's Daughter
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Set against the backdrop of Venice, the story follows Jessica Pruitt, an actress grappling with personal loss and the challenges of aging in her profession. While exploring an old Jewish ghetto, she is mysteriously transported to sixteenth-century Venice, becoming the heroine of a Shakespearean play. Here, she embarks on a passionate romance with the young playwright, intertwining her modern struggles with the timeless themes of love and ambition. A reading group guide is also provided for deeper engagement.
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Shylock's Daughter, Erica Jong
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- Released
- 2003
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- Title
- Shylock's Daughter
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Erica Jong
- Publisher
- W. W. Norton & Company
- Released
- 2003
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 254
- ISBN13
- 9780393324921
- Category
- Sci-fi and Fantasy
- Description
- Set against the backdrop of Venice, the story follows Jessica Pruitt, an actress grappling with personal loss and the challenges of aging in her profession. While exploring an old Jewish ghetto, she is mysteriously transported to sixteenth-century Venice, becoming the heroine of a Shakespearean play. Here, she embarks on a passionate romance with the young playwright, intertwining her modern struggles with the timeless themes of love and ambition. A reading group guide is also provided for deeper engagement.