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William Shakespeare: The merchant of Venice (2004, Perfection Learning Corp.)

272 pages

English language

Published Nov. 7, 2004 by Perfection Learning Corp..

ISBN:
978-0-7891-6084-3
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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

  • Problems, exercises
  • Jews
  • Drama
  • Moneylenders

Places

  • Italy
  • Venice (Italy)