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Merchant of Venice

By William Shakespeare
Series: Manga Shakespeare
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Merchant of Venice is one of Shakespeare's greatest and most controversial plays. It follows Antonio, a merchant who borrows a large sum of money from Shylock, a Jewish money-lender. When Antonio's ships are lost at sea, Shylock demands a literal 'pound of flesh' as repayment, testing the limits of mercy and justice.
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Ideal for readers interested in classic literature, Shakespearean drama, and those exploring themes of justice, mercy, and prejudice in a dramatic narrative.

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One of Shakespeare's greatest and, in recent years, most controversial plays. After borrowing a large sum of money from the Jewish money-lender Shylock, the merchant Antonio faces a devastating credit crunch when his fleet of ships is sunk in a storm. Shylock insists on the small print of his terms and conditions, seeking a literal 'pound of flesh'.

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One of Shakespeare's greatest and, in recent years, most controversial plays. After borrowing a large sum of money from the Jewish money-lender Shylock, the merchant Antonio faces a devastating credit crunch when his fleet of ships is sunk in a storm. Shylock insists on the small print of his terms and conditions, seeking a literal 'pound of flesh'.

Merchant of Venice explores themes of mercy, justice, and the complexities of human relationships, maintaining its relevance through the ages.

Series: Manga Shakespeare

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780955816918

Publisher: SelfMadeHero

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 September 2009

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: SelfMadeHero

Contributors:

  • Adapted by Richard Appignanesi
  • Illustrated by Faye Yong

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 17.0mm

Width: 150.0mm

Height: 208.0mm

Weight: 350g

Pages: 208

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Adult Graphic Novels Classic Poetry Fiction Graphic Novels Series: Manga Shakespeare William Shakespeare

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