{"title":"Elise Thoron","description":"\u003cp\u003eElise Thoron explores the rich intersections of \u003cstrong\u003earts and culture\u003c\/strong\u003e with an insightful and engaging voice. Her works often delve into the historical and theatrical worlds, bringing a nuanced appreciation of classic texts like \u003cem\u003eThe Merchant of Venice\u003c\/em\u003e to contemporary readers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect thoughtful reflections that illuminate the enduring relevance and vibrant contexts of cultural landmarks. Thoron's writing invites a deeper understanding of artistic traditions and their impact on society.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-merchant-of-venice-by-elise-thoron-9780866986809","title":"The Merchant of Venice","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAn updated version of \u003ci\u003eThe Merchant of Venice\u003c\/i\u003e that speaks to our contemporary reckoning with racism and injustice.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eElise Thoron’s translation of Shakespeare’s searing \u003ci\u003eThe Merchant of Venice\u003c\/i\u003e cuts straight to the heart of today’s fraught issues of social justice and systemic racism. Thoron’s clear, compelling contemporary verse translation retains the power of the original iambic pentameter while allowing readers and audiences to fully comprehend and directly experience the brutal dilemmas of Shakespeare’s Venice, where prejudice and privilege reign unchallenged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs the author of three acclaimed music-theatre works on the Jewish experience and informed by her work directing cross-cultural projects in locations as different as Russia, Japan, Cuba, and New York City, Thoron brings to her \u003ci\u003eMerchant\u003c\/i\u003e an immediacy that speaks directly to the present reckoning with race in America.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis translation was written as part of the Oregon Shakespeare Festival’s Play On! project, which commissioned new translations of thirty-nine Shakespeare plays. These translations present the work of \"The Bard\" in language accessible to modern audiences while never losing the beauty of Shakespeare’s verse. These volumes make these works available for the first time in print—a new First Folio for a new era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47487621824748,"sku":"9780866986809","price":18.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/11c92838e596c3f76c134c12f5329cc0.jpg?v=1775772167"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/elise-thoron.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}