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“Who hateth me but for my happiness? Or who is honored now but for his wealth? Rather had I, a Jew, be hated thus, Than pitied in a Christian poverty.”

Quote by Christopher Marlowe

Book:The Jew of Malta

Work

The Jew of Malta

This novel, set during the 16th century, delves into the story of a Jewish merchant seeking revenge against those who wronged him, amidst a backdrop of religious and political tensions. more

Author

Christopher Marlowe

Christopher Marlowe was an English dramatist, poet, and translator of the Elizabethan era. He is known for his work in the development of English drama, particularly his use of blank verse and his portrayal of antiheroes. Marlowe's plays, including 'Doctor Faustus' and 'Tamburlaine the Great', are considered foundational in the English Renaissance. more

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