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THE MERCHANT OF VENICE
THIRD SERIES |
| By: |
William Shakespeare, John Drakakis (Editor) |
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Paperback |
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| ISBN 10: |
1903436818 |
| ISBN 13: |
9781903436813 |
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| Publisher: |
BLOOMSBURY PUBLISHING PLC |
| Pub. date: |
1 April, 2006 |
| Series: |
Arden Shakespeare |
| Pages: |
480 |
| Description: |
The Merchant of Venice is one of Shakespeare's most problematic plays, largely because of what is seen as its inherent anti-semitism. At the centre of the play is one of the most famous anti-heroes in Shakespeare: Shylock 'the Jew'. How to interpret Shylock baffles critics as they divide on whether Shakespeare is prejudiced or sympathetic. |
| Synopsis: |
The Merchant of Venice is perhaps most associated not with its titular hero, Antonio, but with the complex figure of the money lender, Shylock. The play was described as a comedy in the First Folio but its modern audiences find it more problematic to categorise. The vilification of Shylock 'the Jew' can be very uncomfortable for a post-holocaust audience and debates continue as to whether Shakespeare's portrayal of this complex man is sympathetic or anti-semitic.John Drakakis' comprehensive introduction traces the stage history of the figure of the Jew and looks boldly at twenty-first century issues surrounding it. He also explores other themes of the play such as father/daughter relations, the power of money and the forceful character of Portia, to offer readers an energetic, original and revelatory reading of this challenging play. |
| Illustrations: |
20 in Introduction |
| Publication: |
UK |
| Imprint: |
Arden Shakespeare |
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