The Merchant of Venice
Author(s): William Shakespeare
"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 categorize. 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. A exacting and controversial comedy, "The Merchant of Venice" explores prejudice and the true nature of justice.
Product Information
Illustrated throughout by Sir John Gilbert (1817-1897), famous for his depictions of historical scenes. As well as Shakespeare, he illustrated works of Sir Walter Scott, Cervantes, Wilkie Collins and Wordsworth.
General Fields
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- : CRW Publishing Limited
- : Collector's Library
- : 01 April 2011
- : 150mm X 93mm
- : United Kingdom
- : 01 April 2011
- : books
Special Fields
- : William Shakespeare
- : Hardback
- : Sir John Gilbert
- : 822.33
- : 160
- : illustrations