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William Shakespeare, Rex Gibson, Robert Smith, Vicki Wienand, Richard Andrews: Merchant of Venice (2014, Cambridge University Press)

216 pages

English language

Published Nov. 7, 2014 by Cambridge University Press.

ISBN:
978-1-107-61539-7
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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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  • British and irish drama (dramatic works by one author)