The Merchant of Venice
The Merchant of Venice
Some stories stay with you long after the last page. The Merchant of Venice by William Shakespeare is one of them – a paperback that rewards an unhurried read. Runs to about 240 pages, so it's a book you'll want to pass on to a friend when you're done.
What it's about
'The man who of all modern, and perhaps ancient poets, had the largest and most comprehensive soul' John Dryden
Antonio, 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 Theatre
General Editor Stanley Wells Edited by W. Moelwyn Merchant Introduction by Peter Holland
Book details
- Author: William Shakespeare
- Format: Paperback
- Pages: 240
- ISBN: 9780141396545
- Published: 2015
- Dimensions: 12.9 x 1.5 x 19.7 cm
- Category: Fiction
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Who wrote The Merchant of Venice?
The Merchant of Venice is written by William Shakespeare.
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