Shylock is My Name

In Howard Jacobson’s inventive retelling of The Merchant of Venice, a wealthy art collector named Simon Strulovitch forms a surprising friendship with a mysterious visitor he meets at a cemetery, setting the stage for a story that explores themes of family, identity, and mercy. As the narrative unfolds in the opulent yet tense atmosphere of the Golden Triangle, characters navigate complex relationships and societal prejudices, prompting reflection on what it truly means to be a father, a Jew, and a compassionate person in today’s world.