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The Jew, or, Benevolent Hebrew: A Comedy as Performed with Universal Applause at the Theatres Royal in London and Dublin
Pamphlet of Richard Cumberland's play, "The Jew, or, Benevolent Hebrew," printed by T. M'Donnel in Dublin in 1794. This comedy, first performed at the Drury Lane Theatre in London in May 1794, is notable for portraying a Jewish character as the hero, a departure from the typical negative portrayals of Jews in earlier dramatic works. The play enjoyed considerable success in Ireland and North America, where it was performed under the revised title "The Benevolent Hebrew." The pamphlet's description highlights the play's mirroring of Shakespeare's *The Merchant of Venice* but with a focus on the protagonist's charitable nature.
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Arc.MS.56, Box 6