Merchant of Venice
by William Shakespeare
The Merchant of Venice is on the English Literature GCSE syllabus for the AQA, OCR and Edexcel exam boards.
Initially described as a comedy, Shakespeare's explorations of prejudice, duty and the nature of justice makeĀ The Merchant of VeniceĀ a far darker, more alluring play.
Part of the Macmillan Collectorās Library; a series of stunning, clothbound, pocket sized classics with gold foiled edges and ribbon markers. These beautiful books make perfect gifts or a treat for any book lover. This edition is illustrated throughout by Sir John Gilbert, and includes an introduction by Ned Halley.
The Merchant of VeniceĀ is most associated not with its titular hero, Antonio, but with the complex, unforgettable figure of the money-lender, Shylock. It is Shylock who finances Antonio's friend Bassanio in his pursuit of the beautiful Portia, and who demands a gruesome bond from the wealthy merchant.
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by William Shakespeare
The Merchant of Venice is on the English Literature GCSE syllabus for the AQA, OCR and Edexcel exam boards.
Initially described as a comedy, Shakespeare's explorations of prejudice, duty and the nature of justice makeĀ The Merchant of VeniceĀ a far darker, more alluring play.
Part of the Macmillan Collectorās Library; a series of stunning, clothbound, pocket sized classics with gold foiled edges and ribbon markers. These beautiful books make perfect gifts or a treat for any book lover. This edition is illustrated throughout by Sir John Gilbert, and includes an introduction by Ned Halley.
The Merchant of VeniceĀ is most associated not with its titular hero, Antonio, but with the complex, unforgettable figure of the money-lender, Shylock. It is Shylock who finances Antonio's friend Bassanio in his pursuit of the beautiful Portia, and who demands a gruesome bond from the wealthy merchant.
