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During the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries, the Ottoman empire posed a clear and present danger to Christian rule in Europe. While English commerce with the Mediterranean world expanded, Ottoman forces invaded Greece, Hungary, and Austria. At the same time, 'Turkish' pirates and renegades from North Africa roamed the Atlantic and raided the coast of England. The threat was ideological as well: English sailors captured by Barbary pirates sometimes renounced their faith and converted to Islam.Here, three important early modern 'Turk' playsRobert Greene's Selimus, Emperor of the Turks (1594); Robert Daborne's A Christian Turned Turk (1612); and Philip Massinger's The Renegado (1623)are available for the first time. These texts represent Islamic power and wealth in scenes of piracy on the high seas, onstage execution by strangulation, and rites of religious conversion. The plays are set in historical and cultural context by Daniel J. Vitkus's clear and thoughtful introduction. These carefully edited, annotated, modernspelling editions are particularly valuable for understanding the cultural production of English identity in relation to the Islamic Other.
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- Q: What are the main themes explored in 'Three Turk Plays from Early Modern England'? A: The book explores themes of cultural conflict, ideological danger, and the representation of Islamic power during the Ottoman Empire's influence in Europe.
- Q: Who is the author of this collection of plays? A: The collection is edited by Daniel J. Vitkus, who provides a thoughtful introduction and annotations for the plays.
- Q: What historical context is provided in this edition? A: Daniel J. Vitkus offers a clear introduction that sets the plays within the historical and cultural context of the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries, focusing on the interactions between England and the Ottoman Empire.
- Q: How many pages does this book contain? A: The book contains a total of 320 pages.
- Q: What are the titles of the plays included in this collection? A: The collection includes 'Selimus, Emperor of the Turks' by Robert Greene, 'A Christian Turned Turk' by Robert Daborne, and 'The Renegado' by Philip Massinger.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This edition is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic study? A: Yes, the annotated editions and the introduction by Vitkus make it a valuable resource for understanding early modern English identity and its relationship with the Islamic world.
- Q: When was 'Three Turk Plays from Early Modern England' published? A: The book was published on January 15, 2000.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is in new condition.
- Q: Does this edition include modern spelling and annotations? A: Yes, this edition features modern spelling and annotations to aid in understanding the texts.