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The Merchant of Venice (Signet Classics)

The Merchant of Venice (Signet Classics)

The Signet Classics edition of William Shakespeare's black comedy.

A complex play thatÂ combines pathos and humor, The Merchant of Venice also introducesÂ one of Shakespeare's most memorable villains, the Jewish moneylender Shylock, who famously demans a "pound of flesh" for what he is owed.

This revised Signet Classics edition includes unique features such as:

â€¢ An overview of Shakespeare's life, world, and theater
â€¢Â A special introduction to the play by the editor, Kenneth Myrick
â€¢ Notes on the sources of The Merchant of Venice
â€¢ Dramatic criticism from Nicholas Rowe, William Hazlitt, Elmer Edgar Stoll, and others
â€¢ A comprehensive stage and screen history of notable actors, directors, and productions
â€¢ Text, notes, and commentaries printed in the clearest, most readable text
â€¢ And more...
Country USA
Brand Penguin
Manufacturer Signet
Binding Mass Market Paperback
ItemPartNumber 9780451526809
Color White
ReleaseDate 1998-04-01
UnitCount 1
EANs 9780451526809

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