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Publisher: Original Black Classic
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Language: English
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Binding: Paperback
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Pages: 112
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Item Weight: 140 g
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Dimensions: 21 x 14 x 0.5 cm
About the Book
"The Merchant of Venice" is a play by William Shakespeare, believed to have been written between 1596 and 1598. The play centers around Antonio, a merchant in Venice who defaults on a large loan taken out on behalf of his close friend, Bassanio, from a Jewish moneylender, Shylock. The plot explores themes of friendship, justice, mercy, and revenge, with seemingly inevitable fatal consequences hanging over Antonio. Through Shylock’s famous demand for a "pound of flesh," the play raises important questions about the nature of law and equity, as well as human compassion. A timeless piece of Shakespearean drama, it remains a rich subject for reflection and debate.
