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The Merchant of Venice|William Shakespeare
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Overview

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.

Details

  • ISBN-13: 9781903436813
  • ISBN-10: 1903436818
  • Publisher: Arden Shakespeare
  • Publish Date: April 2011
  • Dimensions: 7.7 x 5 x 1 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds
  • Page Count: 480

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