Undoubtedly one of Shakespeare's darkest comedies, The Merchant of Venice continues to trouble readers with its blatant anti-Semitism. However, Shakespeare does give Shylock the most important speech in the play. The drama is a story of love, friendship, money, revenge, and justice tempered with mercy.
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Your students will benefit from:
- Reading pointers highlighting themes and providing background;
- Line numbers and sidebar notes in every Shakespeare play;
- A glossary defining difficult vocabulary and allusions;
- Prices so low that students can annotate their own books.
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