The Merchant of Venice

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Drama intertwining mercy, prejudice, and cunning justice.

If the intricacies of human nature and ethical dilemmas wrapped in eloquent Elizabethan prose intrigue you, then "The Merchant of Venice" will not disappoint. As you dive into the charged courtroom drama and the memorable pleas for mercy, Shakespeare challenges you to consider the weight of justice and prejudice. Plus, Portia’s cleverness might just make you cheer for the power of wit over adversity.

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The Merchant of Venice

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ISBN: 9780007925476
Publisher: William Collins
Date of Publication: 2013-09-13
Format: Paperback
Related Topics: Literature, Classics, Theatre
Goodreads rating: 3.78
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HarperCollins is proud to present its incredible range of best-loved, essential classics. 'The quality of mercy is not strain'd, It droppeth as the gentle rain from heaven' Bassiano, a noble Venetian, hopes to woo the beautiful heiress Portia. However, he requires financial assistance from his friend Antonio. Antonio agrees, but he, in turn, must borrow from the Jewish moneylender Shylock. As recourse for past ills, Shylock stipulates that the forfeit on the loan must be a pound of Antonio's flesh. In the most renowned onstage law scene of all time, Portia proves herself one of Shakespeare's most cunning heroines, disguising herself as a lawyer and vanquishing Shylock's claims; meanwhile, Shylock triumphs on a humanitarian level with his plea for tolerance: 'Hath not a Jew eyes?' Viewed paradoxically as anti-Semitic, while at the same time powerfully liberal for its time, The Merchant of Venice is at its core a bittersweet drama, exploring the noble themes of prejudice, justice and honour.
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Drama intertwining mercy, prejudice, and cunning justice.

If the intricacies of human nature and ethical dilemmas wrapped in eloquent Elizabethan prose intrigue you, then "The Merchant of Venice" will not disappoint. As you dive into the charged courtroom drama and the memorable pleas for mercy, Shakespeare challenges you to consider the weight of justice and prejudice. Plus, Portia’s cleverness might just make you cheer for the power of wit over adversity.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.