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“Leon Modena’s Life of Judah (Princeton University Press) Leon Modena was (1571-1648) was one of the Ghetto’s leading figures during the early seventeenth century.”
“The book follows the story of Simon, the ‘wandering Jew’ down the centuries.”
“But what makes it so interesting is that it is also set in Venice.”
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“I explore the explosion of Hebrew printing, and the proliferation of poetry, music, and thought; and I also try reconstruct the lives of the ordinary people in as much detail as I can—bringing to life the sights, sounds, and smells of their everyday existence.”
“I’ve also picked one novel in French that is really very much worth reading.”
“A History of Venice Alexander Lee Benjamin Ravid Brian Pullan John Julius Norwich Margaret Plant Mark R.”
“As such, it could be easily exported to describe Jewish quarters elsewhere—and eventually adapted to describe sites of confinement or exclusion the world over.”
“On the one hand, Shylock’s mistreatment in the play isn’t a million miles away from how Jews in Venice were treated.”
“___________________________ Alexander Lee’s The First Ghetto: Venice and the Origins of Modern Antisemitism , a finalist for the 2026 Cundill History Prize , is available now.”