The merchant of Venice

103 pages

English language

Published July 9, 2000 by Penguin Books.

ISBN:
978-0-14-071462-3
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OCLC Number:
44785089

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In this lively comedy of love and money in sixteenth-century Venice, Bassanio wants to impress the wealthy heiress Portia but lacks the necessary funds. He turns to his merchant friend, Antonio, who is forced to borrow from Shylock, a Jewish moneylender. When Antonio's business falters, repayment becomes impossible--and by the terms of the loan agreement, Shylock is able to demand a pound of Antonio's flesh. Portia cleverly intervenes, and all ends well (except of course for Shylock).

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Subjects

  • Jews -- Italy -- Drama
  • Moneylenders -- Drama
  • Venice (Italy) -- Drama