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Was Shakespeare a racist?

Looking at Othello and Merchant of Venice, one might think
that the Bard himself hated Jews, blacks (and indeed women).

If you're familiar with this topic, let me know what you think.
(Also, Thomas Heywood wasn't exactly forgiving of women and
"their ways" in "A Woman Killed with Kindness" as well as
Thomas Middleton in "A Trick to catch the old one." I'd love any
response from someone who has read any of the above.)

Posted by Elizabeth on April 20, 1997 at 14:54:32

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• I never thought... Cloten 18:16:26 4/20/97 (4)
  • Can we venture away from the Bard without risking death here? Elizabeth 18:47:40 4/20/97 (3)
    • Never that clear cut Cloten 09:55:30 4/21/97 (2)
      • I agree, but maryh 17:43:34 4/24/97 (1)
        • alas, they weren't ,yet Bill Routhier 10:14:28 4/27/97 (0)

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