The Merchant of Venice

William Shakespeare, Peter Holland, Peter Holland

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Penguin Classics
24 June 2015

Literature, Poetry & Criticism; Shakespeare plays

Part of the authoritative and acclaimed Penguin Shakespeare series, now rejacketed in the celebrated Penguin Classics livery

A noble but impoverished Venetian asks a friend, Antonio, for a loan to impress an heiress. His friend agrees, but is forced to borrow the sum from a cynical Jewish moneylender, Shylock, and signs a chilling contract to honour the debt with a pound of his own flesh. A complex and controversial comedy, The Merchant of Venice explores prejudice and the true nature of justice.

By: William Shakespeare
Introduction by: Peter Holland
Revised by: Peter Holland
Imprint: Penguin Classics
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 197mm, Width: 129mm, Spine: 15mm
Weight: 181g
ISBN: 9780141396545
ISBN 10: 0141396547
Pages: 240
Publication Date: 24 June 2015
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

William Shakespeare was born some time in late April 1564 in Stratford-upon-Avon and died in 1616. He is widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language and the world's pre-eminent dramatist. Stanley Wells is Emeritus Professor of the University of Birmingham and Honorary President of the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust. Peter Holland is McMeel Family Professor in Shakespeare Studies in the Department of Film, Television and Theatre at the University of Notre Dame.