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The Merchant of Venice (Folger Shakespeare Library),New
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In The Merchant of Venice, the path to marriage is hazardous. To win Portia, Bassanio must pass a test prescribed by her fathers will, choosing correctly among three caskets or chests. If he fails, he may never marry at all.Bassanio and Portia also face a magnificent villain, the moneylender Shylock. In creating Shylock, Shakespeare seems to have shared in a widespread prejudice against Jews. Shylock would have been regarded as a villain because he was a Jew. Yet he gives such powerful expression to his alienation due to the hatred around him that, in many productions, he emerges as the hero.Portia is most remembered for her disguise as a lawyer, Balthazar, especially the speech in which she urges Shylock to show mercy that droppeth as the gentle rain from heaven.The authoritative edition of The Merchant of Venice from The Folger Shakespeare Library, the trusted and widely used Shakespeare series for students and general readers, includes:Freshly edited text based on the best early printed version of the playNewly revised explanatory notes conveniently placed on pages facing the text of the playScenebyscene plot summariesA key to the plays famous lines and phrasesAn introduction to reading Shakespeares languageAn essay by a leading Shakespeare scholar providing a modern perspective on the playFresh images from the Folger Shakespeare Librarys vast holdings of rare booksAn uptodate annotated guide to further readingEssay by Alexander LeggattThe Folger Shakespeare Library in Washington, DC, is home to the worlds largest collection of Shakespeares printed works, and a magnet for Shakespeare scholars from around the globe. In addition to exhibitions open to the public throughout the year, the Folger offers a full calendar of performances and programs. For more information, visit Folger.edu.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of The Merchant of Venice? A: The primary theme of The Merchant of Venice revolves around justice versus mercy, as depicted through the conflict between Shylock, who seeks justice, and Portia, who advocates for mercy.
- Q: Who is the author of The Merchant of Venice? A: The Merchant of Venice was written by William Shakespeare, a renowned playwright and poet of the English Renaissance.
- Q: What edition of The Merchant of Venice is this? A: This is an updated edition of The Merchant of Venice from The Folger Shakespeare Library, which includes freshly edited text and comprehensive explanatory notes.
- Q: How many pages does The Merchant of Venice have? A: The Merchant of Venice contains 304 pages.
- Q: Is The Merchant of Venice suitable for beginners? A: Yes, this edition includes an introduction to reading Shakespeare’s language and scene-by-scene plot summaries, making it accessible for beginners and general readers.
- Q: What additional features does this edition include? A: This edition includes newly revised explanatory notes, a key to famous lines and phrases, an essay by a leading Shakespeare scholar, and fresh images from the Folger Shakespeare Library.
- Q: When was The Merchant of Venice published? A: The Merchant of Venice was published on June 15, 2010.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The Merchant of Venice is available in paperback binding.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: This copy of The Merchant of Venice is in new condition.
- Q: Where can I find more information about The Folger Shakespeare Library? A: More information about The Folger Shakespeare Library can be found at their official website, Folger.edu.