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The Merchant of Venice

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  • 104pagine
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Set against the backdrop of Elizabethan Venice, the narrative explores themes of love, mercy, and prejudice through the story of Bassanio, who seeks to marry the wealthy heiress Portia. Financially strained, he turns to Antonio for help, leading to a controversial agreement with Shylock, a Jewish moneylender. The play's complex portrayal of Shylock raises questions about anti-Semitism and empathy, blending elements of comedy and tragedy. This edition features annotations and a preface, enhancing the reader's understanding of its enduring themes.

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The Merchant of Venice, William Shakespeare

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2021
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Lingua
Inglese
Pubblicato
2021
Formato
In brossura
Pagine
104
ISBN13
9781420975932
Serie
Prima pubblicazione
1599
Titolo originale
The Merchant of Venice
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Set against the backdrop of Elizabethan Venice, the narrative explores themes of love, mercy, and prejudice through the story of Bassanio, who seeks to marry the wealthy heiress Portia. Financially strained, he turns to Antonio for help, leading to a controversial agreement with Shylock, a Jewish moneylender. The play's complex portrayal of Shylock raises questions about anti-Semitism and empathy, blending elements of comedy and tragedy. This edition features annotations and a preface, enhancing the reader's understanding of its enduring themes.