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F. Murray Abraham untangles the controversies surrounding “The Merchant of Venice,” addressing the ubiquitous anti-Semitism that characterized Europe in Shakespeare’s time.
The tangled relationship between Shylock and his daughter becomes explosive.
Shylock insists that Jews are no different than any other people.
Explore the history and themes in “Much Ado About Nothing” with host Helen Hunt.
Joseph Fiennes has a unique perspective on Romeo and Juliet.
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