The Merchant of Venice / Shakespeare, William

Presents the text of "The Merchant of Venice," in which a creditor demands a pound of flesh as payment for a debt, and a lover must choose among three caskets to win the hand of a wealthy lady, and includes introductory and textual notes, character lists and studies, a synopsis, teaching tools and suggestions, historical background, and biographical information about the Shakespeare.

The Merchant of Venice is one of Shakespeare's comedies. Bassanio, a penniless Venetian noble asks his friend to borrow money to impress a heiress named Portia. His friend's money is tied up so the friend gets the money from a moneylender. The conditions of the loan are, if it isn't paid back then Antonio will have to pay him back with his flesh. He is unable to pay the loan back. Portia disguises herself as a man to defend Antonio in court. This leads to unexpected consequences.

A scholarly edition of William Shakespeare's play "The Merchant of Venice" that includes detailed notes and commentary, an illustrated introduction to the play's historical, cultural, and performance contexts, an in-depth survey of critical approaches to the play, and a bibliography of references and further reading.

"Bantam edition with newly edited text and substantially revised, edited, and amplified notes, introductions, and other materials"--T.p. verso.

Contains an introduction to the play, the text of the play, and notes.

A study guide to Shakespeare's "The Merchant of Venice," featuring a selection of criticism and commentaries from throughout history, a plot summary, analysis of key passages, a list of characters, and a profile of the playwright.

Presents the full text of Shakespeare's dark comedy about young lovers and a Jewish money lender who demands a pound of flesh in payment for a debt.