The Merchant of Venice
(Paperback, New edition)
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Publishing Details
The Merchant of Venice
By (Author) William Shakespeare
Introduction and notes by Professor Cedric Watts
Edited by Professor Cedric Watts
Series edited by Dr Keith Carabine
Wordsworth Editions Ltd
Wordsworth Editions Ltd
5th October 2000
5th October 2000
New edition
United Kingdom
Classifications
General
Non Fiction
822.33
Physical Properties
Paperback
128
Width 129mm, Height 198mm, Spine 7mm
86g
Description
'The Merchant of Venice' is one of Shakespeare's most popular comedies, but it remains deeply controversial. The text may seem anti-Semitic; yet repeatedly, in performance, it has revealed a contrasting nature. Shylock, though vanquished in the law-court, often triumphs in the theatre. In his intensity he can dominate the play, challenging abrasively its romantic and lyrical affirmations. What results is a bitter-sweet drama. Though 'The Merchant of Venice' offers some of the traditional pleasures of romantic comedy, it also exposes the operations of prejudice. Thus Shakespeare remains our contemporary. AUTHOR: William Shakespeare (1564-1616) needs little introduction. As we approach the four-hundredth anniversary of his death, his reputation as one of the greatest writers in the English language is undeniable - except by those who attribute his works to other writers.
