The Merchant of Venice

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‘The man who of all modern, and perhaps ancient poets, had the largest and most comprehensive soul’ John DrydenAntonio, a Venetian merchant, wishes to help his friend get money to impress a rich heiress. But he is forced to borrow the sum from a cynical, abused Jewish moneylender, Shylock, and signs a chilling contract to honour the debt with a pound of his own flesh. An ambiguous, complex and controversial comedy, The Merchant of Venice explores prejudice, marriage, money and the true nature of justice in an unforgiving world.Used and Recommended by the National TheatreGeneral Editor Stanley WellsEdited by W. Moelwyn Merchant Introduction by Peter Holland

Additional information

Weight 0.179 kg
Dimensions 1.4 × 12.9 × 19.8 cm
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Format

Paperback

Language

Pages

240

Publisher

Year Published

2015-4-9

Imprint

Publication City/Country

London, United Kingdom

ISBN 10

0141396547

About The Author

William Shakespeare was born some time in late April 1564 in Stratford-upon-Avon and died in 1616. He is widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language and the world's pre-eminent dramatist.Stanley Wells is Emeritus Professor of the University of Birmingham and Honorary President of the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust. Peter Holland is McMeel Family Professor in Shakespeare Studies in the Department of Film, Television and Theatre at the University of Notre Dame.

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