The Merchant Of Venice (Hardcover, 3 New Ed)

"The Merchant of Venice" is perhaps most associated not with its titular hero, Antonio, but with the complex figure of the money lender, Shylock. The play was described as a comedy in the First Folio but its modern audiences find it more problematic to categorize. The vilification of Shylock "the Jew" can be very uncomfortable for a modern, post-holocaust audience and debates continue as to whether Shakespeare's portrayal of this complex man is sympathetic or anti-Semitic. John Drakakis' comprehensive introduction traces the stage history of the figure of the Jew and looks boldly at twenty-first century issues surrounding it. He also explores other themes of the play such as father/daughter relations, the power of money and the forceful character of Portia, to offer readers an energetic, original and revelatory reading of this challenging play.

General

Imprint:	The Arden Shakespeare
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	The Arden Shakespeare Third Series
Release date:	April 2011
First published:	April 2011
Authors:	William Shakespeare
Editors:	John Drakakis
Dimensions:	198 x 129 x 28mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	480
Edition:	3 New Ed
ISBN-13:	978-1-903436-80-6
Categories:	Books > Language & Literature > Literature: history & criticism > Plays & playwrights > 16th to 18th centuries > Shakespeare studies & criticism Promotions
LSN:	1-903436-80-X
Barcode:	9781903436806

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