| The Merchant of Venice Contributor(s): Shakespeare, William (Author), Bate, Jonathan (Editor), Rasmussen, Eric (Editor) |
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ISBN: 0812969278 ISBN-13: 9780812969276 Publisher: Random House Group OUR PRICE: $8.10 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: May 2010 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Drama | Shakespeare - Drama | European - English, Irish, Scottish, Welsh - Performing Arts | Theater - General |
| Dewey: 822.33 |
| Lexile Measure: 1380 |
| Series: Modern Library Classics (Paperback) |
| Physical Information: 0.7" H x 5.1" W x 7.9" (0.40 lbs) 224 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: As the citizens of Venice compete for advantageous marriages, wealth, and status, a moneylender is intent on deadly revenge. Mistrust and resentment thrive in Shakespeare's dark comedy. Under the editorial supervision of Jonathan Bate and Eric Rasmussen, two of today's most accomplished Shakespearean scholars, this Modern Library series incorporates definitive texts and authoritative notes from William Shakespeare: Complete Works. Each play includes an Introduction as well as an overview of Shakespeare's theatrical career; commentary on past and current productions based on interviews with leading directors, actors, and designers; scene-by-scene analysis; key facts about the work; a chronology of Shakespeare's life and times; and black-and-white illustrations. Ideal for students, theater professionals, and general readers, these modern and accessible editions from the Royal Shakespeare Company set a new standard in Shakespearean literature for the twenty-first century. |