William Shakespeare The Merchant of Venice (Hardback)

Description: Further DetailsTitle: The Merchant of VeniceCondition: NewEAN: 9781909621893ISBN: 9781909621893Publisher: Macmillan Collector's LibraryFormat: HardbackRelease Date: 08/11/2016Item Height: 156mmItem Length: 100mmItem Width: 18mmItem Weight: 150gAuthor: William ShakespeareLanguage: EnglishISBN-10: 1909621897Description: Initially described as a comedy, Shakespeare's explorations of prejudice, duty and the nature of justice make The Merchant of Venice a far darker, more alluring play.Part of the Macmillan Collector’s Library; a series of stunning, clothbound, pocket sized classics with gold foiled edges and ribbon markers. These beautiful books make perfect gifts or a treat for any book lover. This edition is illustrated throughout by Sir John Gilbert, and includes an introduction by Ned Halley.The Merchant of Venice is most associated not with its titular hero, Antonio, but with the complex, unforgettable figure of the money-lender, Shylock. It is Shylock who finances Antonio's friend Bassanio in his pursuit of the beautiful Portia, and who demands a gruesome bond from the wealthy merchant.Country/Region of Manufacture: GBGenre: Poetry & DramaBook Series: Macmillan Collector's LibraryRelease Year: 2016 Missing Information?Please contact us if any details are missing and where possible we will add the information to our listing.

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