he legend of Barlaam and Josaphat was not only influential in the Middle Ages, but continued to impact literary history, including the, Shakespeare includes a scene wherein the suitors of the heroine, Portia, must choose one of three caskets. The person who chooses the correct casket gets to marry Portia with all her wealth.
The legend and Shakespeare
Mar 02, 2023
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