Subject: Jewish Characters in Literature

A pamphlet containing the text of Thomas Dibdin's farce, "The Jew and the Doctor." Published in Philadelphia by T.H. Palmer in 1823. The pamphlet is in 12mo format and its binding is lacking. According to American Imprints 12371, only one copy is known to exist. Dibdin's 1798 English farce was part of a trend toward more sympathetic portrayals of Jewish protagonists at the turn of the 18th century.

Pamphlet containing two plays: "The Jew," a comedy in five acts by Richard Cumberland, and "Lionel and Clarissa." Both plays feature illustrated title pages. "The Jew" was first performed at the Drury Lane Theatre in London in May 1794 and is significant for its portrayal of a Jewish moneylender as the protagonist. Published circa 1810.