The Merchant of Venice - The Pelican Shakespeare

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Intricate justice and mercy in Shakespearean Venice.

If you're intrigued by the complexities of human emotion and the weight of justice versus mercy, "The Merchant of Venice" is a compelling choice. With its rich and controversial characters like Shylock and Portia, this Pelican Shakespeare edition brings a blend of authoritative text with insightful scholarship, ideal for both newcomers and seasoned readers of the Bard’s work. Whether you're studying for class or exploring Shakespeare for pleasure, the contextual essays and notes will deepen your appreciation of this classic drama.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

The Merchant of Venice - The Pelican Shakespeare

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ISBN: 9780140714623
Publisher: Penguin Classics
Date of Publication: 2000-08-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Poetry, Drama
Related Topics: Classics, Literature, Theatre
Goodreads rating: 3.78
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Description

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).
 

Intricate justice and mercy in Shakespearean Venice.

If you're intrigued by the complexities of human emotion and the weight of justice versus mercy, "The Merchant of Venice" is a compelling choice. With its rich and controversial characters like Shylock and Portia, this Pelican Shakespeare edition brings a blend of authoritative text with insightful scholarship, ideal for both newcomers and seasoned readers of the Bard’s work. Whether you're studying for class or exploring Shakespeare for pleasure, the contextual essays and notes will deepen your appreciation of this classic drama.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.