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Merchant of Venice (No Fear Shakespeare)

No Fear Shakespeare Deluxe Student Editions - Shakespeare Side-by-Side Plain English
By SparkNotes and William Shakespeare
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Merchant of Venice (No Fear Shakespeare) presents William Shakespeare's classic play alongside a modern English translation. It unpacks the drama's story, themes, and characters, making the complex world of Venice and its conflicts accessible. Readers explore key plot points, character motivations, and the nuances of this enduring work.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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Age range 14+. Ideal for students and readers seeking a clearer understanding of Shakespeare, especially those studying the play for school. The guide supports smarter study with FAQs, analysis of literary devices, and thematic quotes, perfect for essays and exams.

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Fear Not! Read Shakespeare’s plays in all their brilliance—and understand what every word means. The deluxe student edition features the original text and modern translation plus all the study tools needed to understand, analyze, and discuss Shakespeare’s work. Get ready for a successful Shakespeare experience.

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Age range 14+

Shakespeare everyone can understand - now in new DELUXE editions!

Why fear Shakespeare? By placing the words of the original play next to line-by-line translations in plain English, these popular guides make Shakespeare accessible to everyone. They introduce Shakespeare's world, significant plot points, and the key players. And now they feature expanded literature guide sections that help students study smarter, along with links to bonus content on the Sparknotes.com website. A Q&A, guided analysis of significant literary devices, and review of the play give students all the tools necessary for understanding, discussing, and writing about Merchant of Venice.

The expanded content includes:

  • Five frequently asked questions about major moments and characters in the play.
  • Is the ending sad, celebratory, ironic... or ambivalent?
  • What is the play about and how is the story told, and what are the main themes? Why do the characters behave as they do?
  • Questions that guide students as they study for a test or write a paper.
  • Quotes by Theme
  • Quotes by Character

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781411479685

Publisher: Union Square & Co.

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 06 October 2020

Country: United States

Imprint: SparkNotes

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 152.0mm

Height: 228.0mm

Weight: 460g

Pages: 272

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Arts & Culture Classic Poetry Non-Fiction SparkNotes William Shakespeare

About the Author

WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE (1564-1616) wrote 37 plays. King Lear and Macbeth are widely considered his finest and most popular. They are, perhaps, the most frequently produced works on the planet.

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