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The Merchant of Venice: Abridged for Schools and Performance
Paperback
Series: Shakespeare Shorts for Schools and Performance
General DramaGeneral EducationShakespeare
ISBN13: 9781517582876
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Published: Sep 29 2015
Pages: 98
Weight: 0.55
Height: 0.20 Width: 8.50 Depth: 11.00
Language: English
The Merchant of Venice is one of Shakespeare's most frequently studied plays, exploring justice, mercy, prejudice, loyalty and friendship through a powerful story set in Renaissance Venice. The length and complexity of the original text, however, can present challenges for students and performance groups.
This carefully abridged edition has been created specifically for classroom study and school performance. It retains Shakespeare's original language and the key scenes most commonly explored in English lessons, while presenting a clearer and more manageable version of the play for modern students.
Originally developed through Theatre in Education work and classroom practice, this script has been successfully used in schools for both literary study and performance. The structure allows the play to be performed by small casts or adapted for larger productions, making it flexible for a wide range of school settings.
Ideal for English and drama teachers, students studying Shakespeare at secondary level, and youth theatre groups, this edition makes The Merchant of Venice accessible while preserving the dramatic impact of the original play.
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