The Merchant of Venice by William Shakespeare

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Author Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616
Title The Merchant of Venice
Note Reading ease score: 82.0 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits the PG Shakespeare Team, a team of about twenty Project Gutenberg volunteers
Summary "The Merchant of Venice" by William Shakespeare is a play written during the late 16th century. The play explores themes of mercy, justice, and the complexity of human relationships, centering on the figures of Antonio, a melancholic merchant, and Shylock, a Jewish moneylender harboring a deep resentment against Christians. The narrative unfolds against the backdrop of Venice and Belmont, highlighting issues of love, loyalty, and prejudice. The opening of the play introduces us to Antonio, who expresses his unexplained sadness to his friends Salarino and Solanio, leading them to speculate whether he is in love. They discuss the dangers of venture at sea while he reassures them about his financial affairs. Soon, Bassanio arrives to seek Antonio's help in wooing the wealthy heiress Portia, hinting at the central pursuit that will drive the plot. Meanwhile, the audience is introduced to another key character, Portia, who laments the restrictions placed upon her by her deceased father's will regarding marriage. As the act unfolds, the themes of love intertwined with duty and the societal constraints of the time begin to take shape, foreshadowing the conflicts to come. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Comedies
Subject Jews -- Italy -- Drama
Subject Moneylenders -- Drama
Subject Venice (Italy) -- Drama
Category Text
EBook-No. 1515
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jun 19, 2023
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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