Title:
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THE MERCHANT OF VENICE
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By: |
William Shakespeare, W.Moelwyn Merchant (Editor), Peter Holland |
Format: |
Paperback |
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£7.99 |
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ISBN 10: |
0141013958 |
ISBN 13: |
9780141013954 |
Publisher: |
PENGUIN BOOKS LTD |
Pub. date: |
7 April, 2005 |
Pages: |
240 |
Description: |
In Merchant, Shakespeare wove together two ancient folk tales, one involving a vengeful, greedy creditor trying to exact a pound of flesh, the other involving a marriage suitor's choice among three chests and thereby winning his (or her) mate. |
Synopsis: |
A noble but impoverished Venetian asks a friend, Antonio, for a loan to impress an heiress. His friend agrees, but is forced to borrow the sum from a cynical Jewish moneylender, Shylock, and signs a chilling contract to honour the debt with a pound of his own flesh. A complex and controversial comedy, The Merchant of Venice explores prejudice and the true nature of justice. |
US Grade: |
From Third Grade to Seventh Grade |
Publication: |
UK |
Imprint: |
Penguin Classics |
Returns: |
Returnable |