Shylock Is My Name by Howard Jacobson is a modern retelling of Shakespeare’s The Merchant of Venice. It follows Simon Strulovitch, a wealthy Jewish art dealer in contemporary England, who is struggling with his rebellious daughter and family tensions. He encounters Shylock, reimagined as a mysterious and reflective figure, who challenges him through philosophical conversations about justice, revenge, and Jewish identity. As their stories intertwine, the novel explores prejudice, father–daughter conflict, and the lasting impact of Shakespeare’s themes in the modern world.