Shylock Is My Name

In this modern reimagining of Shakespeare’s Shylock, Man Booker Prize-winner Howard Jacobson presents a compelling narrative where art dealer Simon Strulovitch grapples with his daughter's defection to Manchester high society and her relationship with a controversial footballer. Set against the backdrop of a cemetery, the story intertwines themes of identity, parenthood, and anti-Semitism as Shylock mourns his wife and confronts his daughter’s rejection of their heritage. Jacobson's incisive wit and profound insights culminate in a thought-provoking exploration of Jewish identity, echoing the complexities of both classic and contemporary struggles.