The Merchant of Venice - William Shakespeare - Books -  - 9781090430816 - March 18, 2019
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The Merchant of Venice

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.

Media Books     Paperback Book   (Book with soft cover and glued back)
Released March 18, 2019
ISBN13 9781090430816
Pages 284
Dimensions 152 × 229 × 16 mm   ·   417 g
Language English  

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