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The Merchant of Venice

By William Shakespeare

The Merchant of Venice Contemporary literature

The Merchant of Venice

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The Merchant of Venice is perhaps most associated not with its titular hero, Antonio, but with the complex figure of the money lender, Shylock. The play was described as a comedy in the First Folio but its modern audiences find it more problematic to categorise. The vilification of Shylock 'the Jew' can be very uncomfortable for a post-holocaust audience and debates continue as to whether Shakespeare's portrayal of this complex man is sympathetic or anti-semitic. John Drakakis' comprehensive introduction traces the stage history of the figure of the Jew and looks boldly at twenty-first century issues surrounding it. He also explores other themes of the play such as father/daughter relations, the power of money and the forceful character of Portia, to offer readers an energetic, original and revelatory reading of this challenging play.
Product details
Binding:
Paperback
Edition:
3
Number of Pages:
480
Release Date:
2011-02-06
Publication Date:
2011-02-28
Publisher:
Bloomsbury Academic
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN10:
1903436818
ISBN13:
9781903436813
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:
[email protected]
Weight:
514 g
Height:
130 cm
Width:
193 cm
Thickness:
26 cm
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