About “The Merchant of Venice”
The Merchant of Venice is a play by William Shakespeare, believed to have been written between 1596 and 1598. The story takes place in the Republic of Venice and centers on Antonio, a merchant who defaults on a large loan. The loan was taken out by Antonio to help his friend Bassanio, and it was provided by Shylock, a Jewish moneylender. The loan agreement includes a dangerous condition that leads to serious consequences for Antonio. (Summary adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.)
Book details
- Published
- 1600
- Latest edition
- 1600 · ISBN 9781439191163