The Merchant of Venice

Name: The Merchant of Venice
Brand: William Shakespeare
SKU: 9781909621893
Price: 9.07 GBP
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by William Shakespeare

Title:

Author:

William Shakespeare

Series (if any):

Macmillan Collector's Library

Format:

Hardback

Number of pages:

172 pages

Publisher:

Macmillan Publishers Int Ltd - MDL

ISBN-13:

9781909621893

EAN:

9781909621893

Classifications:

Plays, playscripts

Weight (g):

266

Dimensions (mm):

103 x 157 x 15

Publication Country:

United Kingdom

Language:

English

Condition:

New

Price:£9.07

1 copies in stock

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Description

Initially described as a comedy, Shakespeare's explorations of prejudice, duty and the nature of justice make The Merchant of Venice a far darker, more alluring play.

Part of the Macmillan Collector's Library; a series of stunning, clothbound, pocket sized classics with gold foiled edges and ribbon markers. These beautiful books make perfect gifts or a treat for any book lover. This edition is illustrated throughout by Sir John Gilbert, and includes an introduction by Ned Halley.

The Merchant of Venice is most associated not with its titular hero, Antonio, but with the complex, unforgettable figure of the money-lender, Shylock. It is Shylock who finances Antonio's friend Bassanio in his pursuit of the beautiful Portia, and who demands a gruesome bond from the wealthy merchant.