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William Shakespeare The Merchant of Venice (Paperback). Author: William Shakespeare. • An overview of Shakespeare's life, world, and theater. Series: Shakespeare, Signet Classic. Format: Paperback. • A special introduction to the play by the editor, Kenneth Myrick. Further DetailsTitle: The Merchant of Venice Condition: New Author: William Shakespeare Publisher: Signet Classics ISBN-10: 0451526805 EAN: 9780451526809 ISBN: 9780451526809 Format: Paperback Genre: Poetry & Drama Contributor: Kenneth Myrick (Edited by) Release Date: 04/01/1998 Description: The Signet Classics edition of William Shakespeare's black comedy. A complex play that combines pathos and humor, The Merchant of Venice also introduces one of Shakespeare's most memorable villains, the Jewish moneylender Shylock, who famously demands a “pound of flesh” for what he is owed.This revised Signet Classics edition includes unique features such as: • An overview of Shakespeare's life, world, and theater • A special introduction to the play by the editor, Kenneth Myrick• Notes on the sources of The Merchant of Venice • Dramatic criticism from Nicholas Rowe, William Hazlitt, Elmer Edgar Stoll, and others • A comprehensive stage and screen history of notable actors, directors, and productions • Text, notes, and commentaries printed in the clearest, most readable text • And more... Item Height: 175mm Item Length: 106mm Item Width: 16mm Item Weight: 142g Series: Shakespeare, Signet Classic Language: English Country/Region of Manufacture: US Type: Dramas & Plays Release Year: 1998 Missing Information?Please contact us if any details are missing and where possible we will add the information to our listing.