The Merchant of Venice

William Shakespeare

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The Merchant of Venice is one of Shakespeare's most popular comedies, but it remains deeply controversial. The text may seem anti-Semitic; yet repeatedly, in performance, it has revealed a contrasting nature. Shylock, though vanquished in the law-court, often triumphs in the theatre. In his intensity he can dominate the play, challenging abrasively its romantic and lyrical affirmations. What results is a bitter-sweet drama. Though The Merchant of Venice offers some of the traditional pleasures of romantic comedy, it also exposes the operations of prejudice. Thus Shakespeare remains our contemporary.

Book Details

Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Publish Date: Jul 5th, 2015
Pages: 70
Language: English
Edition: undefined - undefined
Dimensions: 9.02in - 5.98in - 0.17in - 0.25lb
EAN: 9781514848012
Categories: • Literary

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Your random fact of the day: If your name is Jessica, you may have William Shakespeare to thank. The first known use of the name Jessica was in William Shakespeare’s play The Merchant of Venice. https://t.co/RgDFRaBJ94 📸 Hulton Archive/Getty Images https://t.co/YO2nm4w5AY

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