The merchant of venice by william shakespeare (book analysis)
Detailed summary, analysis and reading guide
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50 pages, parution le 28/03/2019
Résumé
Unlock the more straightforward side of The Merchant of Venice with this concise and insightful summary and analysis!
This engaging summary presents an analysis of The Merchant of Venice by William Shakespeare, which recounts the fierce legal battle that ensues when the Jewish moneylender Shylock seeks to claim a 'pound of flesh' from the Venetian merchant Antonio, who has defaulted on a loan. The character of Shylock is one of the most controversial in the Shakespearean canon - his cruelty and vengefulness have led many to criticise his characterisation as anti-Semitic, but his portrayal as a victim of prejudice and his eloquent speeches lend ambiguity to that reading, as well as bringing a more tragic dimension to the play as a whole, even though it is often classified as a comedy. The Merchant of Venice is one of Shakespeare's most frequently discussed and debated plays even today, and has been consistently adapted for stage and screen since it was first performed in 1600.
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This in-depth and informative reading guide brings you:
- A complete plot summary
- Character studies
- Key themes and symbols
- Questions for further reflection
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Caractéristiques techniques
| PAPIER | NUMERIQUE | |
| Éditeur(s) | 50 Minutes | |
| Auteur(s) | Bright Summaries | |
| Collection | Bright summaries | |
| Parution | 28/03/2019 | 28/03/2019 |
| Nb. de pages | 50 | 50 |
| Format | 12 x 18 | - |
| Couverture | Broché | - |
| Poids | 61g | - |
| Contenu | - |
ePub |
| EAN13 | 9782808014656 |
9782808014649 |
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