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The merchant of Venice

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One of Shakespeare's greatest and, in recent years, most controversial plays. After borrowing a large sum of money from the Jewish money-lender Shylock, the merchant Antonio faces a devastating credit crunch when his fleet of ships is sunk in a storm. Shylock insists on the small print of his terms and conditions, seeking a literal 'pound of flesh'.

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The merchant of Venice, William Shakespeare, Richard Appignanesi

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2009
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Language
English
Released
2009
Format
Paperback
Pages
208
ISBN10
0955816912
ISBN13
9780955816918
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First published
1599
Original title
The Merchant of Venice
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One of Shakespeare's greatest and, in recent years, most controversial plays. After borrowing a large sum of money from the Jewish money-lender Shylock, the merchant Antonio faces a devastating credit crunch when his fleet of ships is sunk in a storm. Shylock insists on the small print of his terms and conditions, seeking a literal 'pound of flesh'.