Visions of Venice in Shakespeare

'A very impressive interdisciplinary collection of essays. Given that early modern Venice was both an aspirational model for London and a liminal site where Christian Europe mixed with the Muslim and Jewish East, it is no co-incidence that Shakespeare used Venice to explore issues of racial and religious otherness. It is this aspect of the Venetian plays that makes this volume so timely.' Ian Frederick Moulton, Arizona State University, USA '... this book presents fresh contexts which are sure to deepen our understanding of the Venice that Shakespeare was writing about and the effect this is likely to have had on his readers and audiences. One of its strengths is the variety and readability the contributors bring to the subject. This book shows that there are brave new worlds to be found in the Venice of Shakespeare. It would definitely be worth taking a copy with you on your next real or imaginary visit.' Around the Globe, The Magazine of Shakespeare's Globe 'Tosi and Bassi and their contributors, drawn from a 2007 Conference at the Globe, certainly find plenty of new and interesting things to add to the debate in an admirably focused and tightly edited collection.' Renaissance Studies 'Visions of Venice in Shakespeare is a stimulating collection of essays, which using more recent methodologies brings the presence of Venice in Shakespeare's plays up to date. ... In opening up new realms of exploration and providing a spring board for debate Laura Tosi and Shaul Bassi are to be congratulated.' Memoria di Shakespeare