The Merchant of Venice – Shakespeare (No Fear Shakespeare)

About the Book

Bassanio needs money to court the wealthy Portia and borrows it from his friend Antonio. Unable to access his own funds, Antonio turns to the Jewish moneylender Shylock – who agrees, on one chilling condition: if the debt goes unpaid, he may cut a pound of flesh from Antonio’s body. When Antonio’s ships fail and Shylock demands his bond, Portia disguises herself as a lawyer and takes the case to court. A play about money, justice, prejudice and love – with one of the most famous courtroom scenes in all of literature.

This No Fear Shakespeare edition puts the original text side-by-side with a facing-page translation into modern English, plus a complete character list and helpful commentary throughout.

Book Details

• Author: William Shakespeare
• Publisher: SparkNotes / Hachette
• Published: 2003
• Language: English
• Pages: 256
• Format: Paperback
• Series: No Fear Shakespeare

Condition

Like new – name written on the first page. Contents complete and immaculate.