The Merchant of Venice
Texts and Contexts
$17.95
- Paperback
272 pages
- Release Date
1 April 1998
Summary
The Signet Classics edition of William Shakespeare’s black comedy.
A complex play that combines pathos and humor, The Merchant of Venice also introduces one of Shakespeare’s most memorable villains, the Jewish moneylender Shylock, who famously demands a “pound of flesh” for what he is owed.
This revised Signet Classics edition includes unique features such as:
- An overview of Shakespeare’s life, world, and theater.
- A special introduction to the play by th…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780451526809 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0451526805 |
| Author: | William Shakespeare, Kenneth Myrick |
| Publisher: | Penguin Putnam Inc |
| Imprint: | Signet Classics |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 272 |
| Edition: | 2nd |
| Release Date: | 1 April 1998 |
| Weight: | 147g |
| Dimensions: | 167mm x 105mm x 15mm |
| Series: | Shakespeare, Signet Classic |
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William Shakespeare
William Shakespeare (1564-1616) was a poet, playwright, and actor who is widely regarded as one of the most influential writers in the history of the English language. Often referred to as the Bard of Avon, Shakespeare’s vast body of work includes comedic, tragic, and historical plays; poems; and 154 sonnets. His dramatic works have been translated into every major language and are performed more often than those of any other playwright.
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