The Shakespeare, William 1564-1616 creator Wright, Louis Booker 1899-1984 editor Lamar, Virginia A. editora text bibliography nyu New York, NY Simon & Schuster c1957 1957 monographic eng

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306 pages ; 19 cm. The Merchant of Venice is a play by William Shakespeare, believed to have been written between 1596 and 1598. A merchant in Venice named Antonio defaults on a large loan on behalf of Bassanio, his dear friend, provided by a Jewish moneylender, Shylock. Although classified as a comedy in the First Folio and sharing certain aspects with Shakespeare's other romantic comedies, the play is most remembered for its dramatic scenes, and it is best known for the character Shylock and his famous demand for a "pound of flesh" in retribution. The play contains two famous speeches, that of Shylock, "Hath not a Jew eyes?" on the subject of humanity, and that of Portia on "the quality of mercy". Debate exists on whether the play is anti-Semitic, with Shylock's insistence on his legal right to the pound of flesh being in opposition to Shylock's seemingly universal plea for the rights of all people suffering discrimination. Introduction to Merchant of Venice -- Shakespeare and his England -- Words, words, words : understanding Shakespeare's language -- Merchant of Venice -- The text of Merchant of Venice -- Merchant of Venice on the early stage -- Significant performances -- Inspired by Merchant of Venice -- For further reading. William Shakespeare ; edited by Louis B. Wright and Virginia A. Lamar. Includes bibliographical references (p. 303-306). e-it--- (Fictitious character) Shylock Drama Jews Italy Drama Moneylenders Drama Teatro inglés Tragedia inglesa Venice (Italy) Drama Venecia (Italia) Drama PR 2825 S527m 1957 822.3/3 0671826999 (Paperbacks) 1411400852 2006018628 http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy1009/2006018628-d.html http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy1009/2006018628-d.html DLC 200224 20240410112816.0 127937 spa