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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. AUTHOR: William Shakespeare (1564-1616) needs little introduction. As we approach the four-hundredth anniversary of his death, his reputation as one of the greatest writers in the English language is undeniable - except by those who attribute his works to other writers.Product Identifiers
PublisherWordsworth Editions LTD
ISBN-139781840224313
eBay Product ID (ePID)90225882
Product Key Features
Book TitleThe Merchant of Venice
AuthorWilliam Shakespeare
FormatPaperback
LanguageEnglish
TopicPlays
Publication Year2000
Dimensions
Item Height198mm
Item Width129mm
Additional Product Features
Title_AuthorWilliam Shakespeare
Series TitleWordsworth Classics
EditorProfessor Cedric Watts
Country/Region of ManufactureUnited Kingdom