El Marxant de Venecia by William Shakespeare

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Author Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616
Translator Puig i Ferreter, Joan, 1882-1956
Uniform Title The Merchant of Venice. Catalan
Title El Marxant de Venecia
Note Reading ease score: 73.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Summary "El Marxant de Venecia" by William Shakespeare is a classic play written in the early 17th century. It explores themes of love, friendship, justice, and mercy through a complex interplay of characters including Antonio, the merchant of Venice, his friend Bassanio, and the moneylender Shylock. The story revolves around the consequences of a bond that Antonio makes with Shylock, which sets the stage for a dramatic court case and provides insight into the values of the time. The opening of the play introduces Antonio, who is plagued by an inexplicable sadness, and his friends Salarino and Solanio, who speculate about the reasons for his melancholy. Bassanio soon enters the scene, revealing his intention to court the wealthy heiress Portia while also admitting to financial troubles. To pursue his aspirations, he seeks Antonio’s help in securing a loan from Shylock, thus laying the groundwork for the central conflict of the narrative. Meanwhile, we also glimpse Portia’s predicament as she faces the constraints imposed by her deceased father’s will, which dictates the terms of her marriage. The act sets the stage for the entangled relationships and themes that will unfold throughout the play. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language Catalan
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Comedies
Subject Jews -- Italy -- Drama
Subject Moneylenders -- Drama
Subject Venice (Italy) -- Drama
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EBook-No. 27536
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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