The merchant of Venice / William Shakespeare ; edited by Jonathan Bate and Eric Rasmussen ; introduction by Jonathan Bate.

The merchant of Venice / William Shakespeare ; edited by Jonathan Bate and Eric Rasmussen ; introduction by Jonathan Bate.

By
Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616.

Publication Date
2010

Publication Information
New York : Modern Library,

Edition
Modern Library pbk. ed.

Physical Description
xxiv, 196 p. : ill.

Subject Term
Jews -- Italy -- Drama.
 
Moneylenders -- Drama.
 
Plays.

Geographic Term
Venice (Italy) -- Drama.

Genre
Comedies.

Series
RSC SHAKESPEARE.
 
WORKS. MODERN LIBRARY.

Additional Contributors
Bate, Jonathan.
 
Rasmussen, Eric, 1960-

Bibliography Note
Includes bibliographical references (p. [189]-194).

Summary
Critical commentary accompanies the story of Antonio, who risks his life to borrow money from his enemy, Shylock, and is saved by Portia, an heiress posing as a lawyer.

Language
English

ISBN
9780812969276


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