The Merchant of Venice

Informationen zum Autor William Shakespeare was born in Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, in 1564. The date of his birth is not known but is traditionally 23 April, St George's Day. Aged 18, he married a Stratford farmer's daughter, Anne Hathaway. They had three children. Around 1585 William joined an acting troupe on tour in Stratford from London, and thereafter spent much of his life in the capital. A member of the leading theatre group in London, the Chamberlain's Men, which built the Globe Theatre and frequently performed in front of Queen Elizabeth I, Shakespeare wrote 36 plays and much poetry besides. He died in 1616. Klappentext Initially described as a comedy, Shakespeare's explorations of prejudice, duty and the nature of justice make The Merchant of Venice a far darker, more alluring play. Part of the Macmillan Collector's Library; a series of stunning, clothbound, pocket sized classics with gold foiled edges and ribbon markers. These beautiful books make perfect gifts or a treat for any book lover. This edition is illustrated throughout by Sir John Gilbert, and includes an introduction by Ned Halley. The Merchant of Venice is most associated not with its titular hero, Antonio, but with the complex, unforgettable figure of the money-lender, Shylock. It is Shylock who finances Antonio's friend Bassanio in his pursuit of the beautiful Portia, and who demands a gruesome bond from the wealthy merchant. Vorwort A complex and controversial play from the master playwright, fully illustrated by Sir John Gilbert and with an introduction by Ned Halley. Zusammenfassung A complex and controversial play from the master playwright, fully illustrated by Sir John Gilbert and with an introduction by Ned Halley.

Product details

• Authors: William Shakespeare
• Assisted by: John Gilbert (Illustration)
• Publisher: Macmillan
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: from age 18
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 31.08.2016
• EAN: 9781909621893
• ISBN: 978-1-909621-89-3
• No. of pages: 168
• Dimensions: 104 mm x 158 mm x 14 mm
• Series: Collector's Library; Macmillan Collector's Library; Collector's Library; Macmillan Collector's Library; Collector's Library
• Subjects: Fiction > Narrative literature; Shakespeare, FICTION / Classics, Classic fiction (pre c 1945), Venice, DRAMA / European / English, Irish, Scottish, Welsh, Italy, 16th century, c 1500 to c 1599, c 1500 to c 1600, Comedic plays