The merchant of Venice / William Shakespeare ; edited by Christopher Parry.
TITLE:
The merchant of Venice / William Shakespeare ; edited by Christopher Parry.
Publication Date:
1979, 1976
Publication Information:
London : Macmillan Education,
Physical Description:
227 p.
Additional Contributors:
Summary:
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).
Language:
English
