The Merchant of Venice: Play Guide and Free Edition
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The Merchant of Venice is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Shakespeare, William (1564–1616).
Catalogue synopsis
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"The Merchant of Venice" by William Shakespeare is a play written between 1596 and 1598. When Antonio, a Venetian merchant, defaults on a loan provided by the Jewish moneylender Shylock, dire consequences loom. The debt was taken to help Antonio's friend Bassanio woo the wealthy Portia. Shylock's contract demands a shocking penalty: a pound of Antonio's flesh. Though classified as a comedy, the play is best remembered for its dramatic courtroom scenes and Shylock's famous speeches exploring humanity, mercy, and discrimination.
Book and edition facts
- Title: The Merchant of Venice
- Author credits: Shakespeare, William (1564–1616)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Comedy plays
- Jews -- Italy -- Drama
- Moneylenders -- Drama
- Venice (Italy) -- Drama
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- Category: British Literature
- Category: Classics of Literature
- Category: Plays/Films/Dramas
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