The Merchant of Venice by William Shakespeare
"The Merchant of Venice" by William Shakespeare is a play written between 1596 and 1598. When Antonio defaults on a loan from Jewish moneylender Shylock, taken to help his friend Bassanio woo the wealthy Portia, the consequences threaten to be fatal. Shylock demands his contractual right: 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 on humanity
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| Author | Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 |
|---|---|
| Title | The Merchant of Venice |
| Note | There is an improved edition of this title, eBook #1515 |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Merchant_of_Venice |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 80.2 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Comedy plays |
| Subject | Jews -- Italy -- Drama |
| Subject | Moneylenders -- Drama |
| Subject | Venice (Italy) -- Drama |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 1779 |
| Release Date | Jun 1, 1999 |
| Most Recently Updated | May 22, 2019 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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