The Merchant of Venice - A Guide to the Play (Hardcover, Annotated Ed)

The Merchant of Venice is one of Shakespeare's most frequently performed plays. Though written more than 400 years ago, the play's concerns--anti-Semitism, homosexuality, materialism, usury, the law, and the sincerity of love--continue to resonate in contemporary culture. Shylock, one of the most memorable characters in literature, has been discussed at length and continues to fascinate readers and scholars, yet relatively few works have been published on the play as a whole. This reference is a comprehensive introduction to the play, its themes and contexts, its critical reception, and its performance history. The volume begins with a discussion of the play's creation and textual history. It then examines Shakespeare's sources and analogues, considering how he drew upon and modified available material. A plot summary follows, along with an analysis of the play's characters and language. The book then examines the play's themes and overviews its critical reception and performance history. An annotated bibliography concludes the volume.

General

Imprint:	Greenwood Press
Country of origin:	United States
Series:	Greenwood Guides to Shakespeare
Release date:	November 2003
First published:	November 2003
Authors:	Vicki K. Janik
Dimensions:	235 x 156 x 26mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	288
Edition:	Annotated Ed
ISBN-13:	978-0-313-30944-1
Categories:	Books Promotions
LSN:	0-313-30944-2
Barcode:	9780313309441

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