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The merchant of Venice (New edition)

Shakespeare, WilliamHolland, Peter(Introduction by)Holland, Peter(Revised by)
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'The man who of all modern, and perhaps ancient poets, had the largest and most comprehensive soul' John DrydenAntonio, 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 TheatreGeneral Editor Stanley WellsEdited by W.

Moelwyn Merchant Introduction by Peter Holland

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Penguin Classics
0141396547 / 9780141396545
Paperback / softback
822.33
09/04/2015
United Kingdom
English
240 pages
20 cm
Quiz No: 154107, Points 4.00, Book Level 9.40,
Upper Years - Key Stage 3 Learn More