The Merchant of Venice by William Shakespeare
This classic play follows the story of a merchant in Venice who is in dire financial straits and borrows money from a Jewish moneylender, promising a pound of his own flesh as collateral. When he is unable to repay the debt, the moneylender demands his due, leading to a court case and moral dilemma about mercy and justice. Meanwhile, the moneylender's daughter elopes with a Christian, further complicating the relationships between characters. The narrative explores themes of prejudice, love, and the law.
The 2223rd greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1600
- Nationality
- British
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- Unknown
- Words
- 20,965
- Original Language
- English
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