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The Merchant of Venice
Paperback
ISBN13: 9781148448282
Publisher: Nabu Press
Published: Apr 3 2010
Pages: 148
Weight: 0.48
Height: 0.32 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
The Merchant of Venice is one of William Shakespeare's most enduring and controversial plays. Set in the vibrant and complex world of Venice, the story revolves around the merchant Antonio, who borrows money from the Jewish moneylender Shylock to help his friend Bassanio woo Portia, a wealthy heiress.
The play explores themes of justice, mercy, revenge, and prejudice, particularly through the character of Shylock, whose demand for a 'pound of flesh' has made him one of literature's most memorable and debated figures. With its rich language, compelling characters, and intricate plot, The Merchant of Venice continues to captivate and challenge audiences, offering profound insights into human nature and the complexities of social relations. This edition preserves the timeless appeal of Shakespeare's work, making it accessible to both scholars and casual readers.
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.
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