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The merchant of Venice
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- Book Synopsis
- The Merchant of Venice is perhaps most associated not with its titular hero, Antonio, but with the complex figure of the money lender, Shylock. The play was described as a comedy in the First Folio but its modern audiences find it more problematic to categorise. The vilification of Shylock 'the Jew' can be very uncomfortable for a post-holocaust audience and debates continue as to whether Shakespeare's portrayal of this complex man is sympathetic or anti-semitic. John Drakakis' comprehensive introduction traces the stage history of the figure of the Jew and looks boldly at twenty-first century issues surrounding it. He also explores other themes of the play such as father/daughter relations, the power of money and the forceful character of Portia, to offer readers an energetic, original and revelatory reading of this challenging play.
- About The Author
- William Shakespeare (1564-1616) was an English dramatist, poet, and actor, generally regarded as the greatest playwright of all time.
- Product Details
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- ISBN
- 9781903436813
- Format
- Paperback
- Publisher
- The Arden Shakespeare, (06 February 2011)
- Number of Pages
- 400
- Weight
- 500 grams
- Language
- English
- Dimensions
- 196 x 128 x 30 mm
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